Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Rockford, IL seeks a software engineer intern to join an agile team creating a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations. You will develop modular C++ and Python tooling, interface test equipment, and work with electrical engineers on test stands.

The role emphasizes object-oriented design, scripting, and on-site collaboration in a Linux/Windows environment with thorough documentation and evolving processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field
• Experience with Python scripting
• Experience via coursework, projects, or on-the-job work is acceptable

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a reusable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations
• Create modular software interfaces with test equipment and integrate them into a cohesive system
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration, and test stand requirements
• Develop tools in C++ and Python for real-time applications and automation

Skills

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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

Engineer will be part of an agile/scrum development team, creating & supporting a re-usable operating environment for automated product testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.

Develop modular software applications which interface test equipment hardware (including prime mover controllers, loadbanks, power supplies, discrete/analog I/O and comms data networks) and integrate them into a cohesive system.

Collaborate with electrical engineers on wiring, hardware configuration and test stand requirements.

Develop leading-edge software tools, supercomputing clusters, and real-time software applications for Automatic Test Equipment using Object Oriented Design, scripting languages (Python, TCL & others), and the C++ programming language.

Provide on-site and remote support (including debugging, operating system administration, and computer hardware build-up / teardown) to our internal customers in development labs.

Develop for Linux and Windows operating systems.

Generate and maintain software documentation and change requests.

Review and update department processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Software Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with python scripting.
• Experience with configuration management experience preferred.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with object-oriented design principles.
• Experience with software design patterns.
• Experience with electrical engineering concepts.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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.
• 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.

Salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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.

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.

This position is classified as: Onsite: 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 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 an