Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Prattwhitney; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Benefits package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Wilsonville, Oregon, offers a full-time student co-op running May/June through December. You will design and develop software from functional and interface requirements, and debug flight-critical software with system integration activities in a lab or simulation environment.

You will create and maintain unit tests, develop test procedures, and verify software performance through structural coverage analysis while gaining exposure to Head-Up Displays and aerospace industry

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C#, Python, Perl; on-the-job experience, coursework, or projects accepted.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher (preferred).
• Coursework in embedded systems and strong debugging skills (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software from functional and interface requirements.
• Debug flight-critical software and perform system integration in a lab or simulator.
• Create and/or maintain component unit tests and develop requirement-based test procedures.
• Verify software performance through structural coverage analysis and execute test procedures for formal verification.

Skills

C

C#

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree

Job description

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June-December (including the fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• You will design and develop software from functional and interface requirements.
• You will debug flight critical software and perform associated system integration activities in a laboratory or a simulation environment.
• You will create and or maintain software component unit tests.
• You will develop requirement-based test procedures.
• You will verify software performance through structural coverage analysis.
• You will execute test procedures in support of formal software verification efforts.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain knowledge of Head-Up Displays and Camera systems.
• You will gain knowledge of software development in aerospace industry.
• You will learn the latest industry software development tools, practices, and processes.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C#, Python, Perl.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer Have

• GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Coursework in embedded system development.
• Strong software and hardware debugging skills.

What We Offer

Relocation, if eligible

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. 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.

The 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.

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.

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.