Software Engineering Co-Op (Avionics) (Summer/Fall 2027) (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Co-op program

Job summary

RTX is offering a Co-Op internship in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring on-site presence three days a week and remote two days, July through December. The role focuses on software development lifecycle support and cross-team collaboration with Collins Aerospace engineers to deliver quality solutions. Applicants must be pursuing a STEM degree and be U.S.

citizens. This program emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to industry best practices, and the chance to work

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Support programs across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, coding, testing, and verification.
• Collaborate closely with system and software engineers across Collins Aerospace to drive unified technical goals.

Skills

C/C++

Python

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

Ada 95

Agile

Waterfall

Windows

Linux

LynxOS

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

Tools

GitLab

SVN

Bitbucket

Bamboo/Panda

Docker Desktop

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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: None/Not Required

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Immerse yourself in a Monday-Friday Co-Op session, that will run from July to December (it is expected students will take this time off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Learn

• Insights into our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico—what we do, who we support, and how we work.
• Exposure to emerging technologies essential for maintaining Collins Aerospace leadership in the aerospace industry.
• Understanding of why engineers thrive in this industry and feel fulfilled doing work that truly impacts global safety, connectivity, and defense.

What You Will Do

• Support programs across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, design, coding, testing, and verification.
• Collaborate closely with system and software engineers across Collins Aerospace to drive unified technical goals.

English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Familiiarity with certification-based development such as RTCA/DO-178 or similar.
• Knowledge of Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience with one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Ada 95.
• Experience with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or LynxOS.
• Familiarity with tools and processes including Git, GitLab, SVN, Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo/Panda.
• Experience with containerization (Docker Desktop or similar).

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This position is classified: Hybrid. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on a regular basis with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

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.