Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX seeks a student at Goleta, CA to join an Agile team delivering real‑time embedded software for Advanced Sensors and Electronic Warfare programs. You will assist requirements analysis, design, and testing of real‑time applications on Linux/RTOS, with CI/CD tooling and hardware‑lab collaboration.

The role emphasizes object‑oriented C/C++ development, Python scripting, and strong teamwork. Onsite work in Goleta with eligibility for security clearance and growth opportunities within a major

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree and entering junior, senior, or graduate standing by Summer 2027.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience in object‑oriented software development in C, C++, or similar languages.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools and configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory).
• Familiarity with Linux environments and hardware/software integration.
• Hands‑on experience with device drivers or real‑time embedded/RTOS applications.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and memory management.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Join an Agile team developing, integrating, testing, and delivering real‑time embedded software for Advanced Sensors and Electronic Warfare programs.
• Support requirements analysis, software design, implementation, integration, and testing of new or existing real‑time applications and tools.
• Contribute to internal reviews of software components and systems.
• Follow established development processes including configuration management and CI/CD practices.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Linux development

RTOS/embedded

Multithreading

Data structures

Memory management

CI/CD tooling

Git/Bitbucket

Device drivers

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Bitbucket

Artifactory

Linux environments

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

Join an Agile team developing, integrating, testing, and delivering real‑time embedded software for Advanced Sensors and Electronic Warfare programs.

Support requirements analysis, software design, implementation, integration, and testing of new or existing real‑time applications and tools.

Contribute to internal reviews of software components and systems.

• Work on well‑defined tasks with clear scope, schedule, and expectations.
• Follow established development processes including configuration management and CI/CD practices.

Develop software primarily in C/C++ on Linux and real‑time operating systems; support CI/CD automation using Python‑based tooling.

This is a 100% onsite position in Goleta, CA. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree and entering junior, senior, or graduate standing by Summer 2027.

Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

Experience with object‑oriented software development in C, C++, or similar languages.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools (such as Jenkins) and configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory).
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environments.
• Experience with hardware/software integration or working in lab environments with physical hardware (test benches, simulators).
• Hands‑on experience developing device drivers or real‑time embedded/RTOS applications.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and memory management.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a technical team to solve complex problems.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of your products. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.