Software Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX seeks a Software Engineering Intern for the Networks & Connectivity Engineering division in Annapolis, MD. You will participate in full life-cycle development for the GLOBALink system, including design, implementation, testing and deployment in a mature CMMI level 3 environment.

You will collaborate with system engineering, network engineering and field operations to deliver software solutions for air-ground/ground-ground communication, data processing and secure networking across a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full life-cycle software development for the GLOBALink system.
• Assist in design, implementation, testing and deployment.

Skills

Linux

Network Protocols

Security

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

Are you motivated to work on a team that supports the backbone of the connected aviation GLOBALink communication system? Our strategic unit with Collins, Connected Aviation (CA), provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected aviation ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern to support our Networks & Connectivity Engineering (NCE) division located in the Annapolis, Maryland headquarters. The Software Engineering Intern will participate in the engineering and development of systems and software for the GLOBALink communications system utilized in worldwide aviation communications. Development of GLOBALink products entails customer requirements elicitation, system design, software design, development, followed by unit and integration testing, and finally formal acceptance testing. The successful intern candidate will participate in a team environment across the aforementioned engineering processes/procedures to ensure successful product development utilizing standard waterfall development in a CMMI level 3 organization. You will perform full life-cycle software development including designing software solutions; supporting implementation, integration, acceptance testing and deployment. You will contribute to highly technical software engineering teams on challenging software upgrades and features. You will provide analysis for the decomposition of technical system level requirements into sub-system software requirements and design. You will support a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure with heavy design focus in redundancy, high availability, and security. You will develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, and remote deployment capabilities. You will collaborate closely with system engineering/performance, network engineering, system acceptance and field operation teams. You will provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting and operator trainings. You will participate in lab/field integration, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US, South America, Europe and Asia. You will utilize a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products. You will support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities. You will be working collaboratively onsite in our Annapolis, MD facility.

What You Will Learn

You will learn how to design solutions that will drive the next generation of growth for the aviation industry. You will learn the aviation market and how communication systems are critical to airline operations. You will grow your professional skills by being trained on ACARS and ATN in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) messages.

Qualifications

You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer Knowledge of the commercial aviation industry. Linux, Network Protocols, High Availability and Security. The ideal candidate will have experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment. Aerospace knowledge and experience. Proven communication and collaboration skills to work across internal and external customers (government and commercial). Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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.

• The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
• 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.

Onsite Role Definition

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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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. 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.