Real-Time Embedded Software Intern — DoD Clearance Eligible

RTX; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an aspiring software engineer for an onsite role in Woburn, MA, focusing on real‑time embedded software and firmware with a security emphasis. You will work with Linux/RTOS environments to deliver secure code in an Agile team, contributing to architecture and requirement decomposition.

You must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain a security clearance, and currently pursuing a STEM degree with at least 60 credits completed by the start of the internship.

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 design and development using C++, Java, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of real‑time embedded software and firmware with a focus on system security and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering to support system architecture documentation, concept development, and decomposition of requirements for software implementation.
• Apply embedded software security principles to develop hardened software applications in C++ for Linux and real‑time operating systems.
• Support CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and Python‑based automation tools.
• Work on an Agile team within the Security Sensors and Effectors Department to deliver high‑quality, secure embedded software.
• Participate in internal design and code reviews; follow established development practices and configuration management processes.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux environments

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree / STEM

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Artifactory

Bitbucket

Job description

RTX is seeking an aspiring software engineer for an onsite role in Woburn, MA, focusing on real‑time embedded software and firmware with a security emphasis. You will work with Linux/RTOS environments to deliver secure code in an Agile team, contributing to architecture and requirement decomposition.

You must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain a security clearance, and currently pursuing a STEM degree with at least 60 credits completed by the start of the internship.