Real-Time Embedded Software Intern – Onsite

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a student for an onsite position in East Hartford, CT to contribute to the Real-Time Embedded Systems discipline. You will work on embedded software for engine control and diagnostic systems, collaborating with engineers across modules to ensure software quality and integration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in computer or electrical engineering or related STEM fields with a strong GPA, familiar with C/C++, Python, RTOS, and Agile tools such as JIRA and Git.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in computer/electrical engineering or STEM and enrolled through internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to embedded software requirements, architecture, and low-level design in C.
• Assist compliance with MIL-STD-516 and DO-178 airworthiness standards.
• Support hardware/software integration and debugging on target platforms.
• Collaborate with system architects and cross-functional teams; report status and risks.

Skills

C

C++

Python

RTOS

Embedded concepts

Ethernet stacks

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or STEM

GPA 3.0+

Tools

JIRA

Git

Job description

RTX is seeking a student for an onsite position in East Hartford, CT to contribute to the Real-Time Embedded Systems discipline. You will work on embedded software for engine control and diagnostic systems, collaborating with engineers across modules to ensure software quality and integration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in computer or electrical engineering or related STEM fields with a strong GPA, familiar with C/C++, Python, RTOS, and Agile tools such as JIRA and Git.