Secure Software Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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

• 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.
• Work within well‑defined task scopes, schedules, and expectations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications - You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications - We Prefer

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins) and configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded programming.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Experience contributing to a collaborative technical team and developing creative solutions to complex problems.

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 our products.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Information

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