Software Engineering Intern — Real-World Aerospace Projects

RTX; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

RTX seeks a Software Engineering Intern for the summer at our Portsmouth, RI site, working with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software that supports our products and internal systems. You will gain hands-on project experience, mentorship from technical leaders, and exposure to full software lifecycle while developing technical, professional, and leadership skills.

Eligibility requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree and at least 60 credit hours by

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree and actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, C++, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with software development fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, version control, and testing
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of software components and features
• Collaborate with team members on technical design discussions and code reviews
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to team planning activities
• Document code, processes, and design decisions as needed
• Learn and apply industry best practices for software development

Skills

Python

Java

C#

C++

JavaScript

Data structures & algorithms

Version control

Testing

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in applicable discipline

Tools

Git

IDE tooling

Job description

RTX seeks a Software Engineering Intern for the summer at our Portsmouth, RI site, working with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software that supports our products and internal systems. You will gain hands-on project experience, mentorship from technical leaders, and exposure to full software lifecycle while developing technical, professional, and leadership skills.

Eligibility requires enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree and at least 60 credit hours by