Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Pratt & Whitney Canada; Burnsville (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) to contribute to embedded product design and development. The role provides a mentor and hands-on projects aligned with DO-178B/C for airborne systems.

You will gain experience in software development for embedded platforms, participate in team activities, and learn through real-world assignments while pursuing a STEM degree and completing required credits.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree and enrolled through internship period.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit in a STEM degree by internship start.
• Sophomore+ with courses in programming languages, embedded software development or model-based design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and development of embedded products.
• Work with mentor to develop, test, and certify software per DO-178B/C objectives.
• Participate in team development and learn through hands-on projects.

Skills

Programming languages

Embedded software

Model-based design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science or related STEM

Tools

DO-178B/C knowledge

Job description

Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Premium Remote Friendly Internship 82,000 USD

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG

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

This requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2027.

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.

What You Will Do

The software engineering intern will assist with the design development of embedded products. The software engineering intern will be provided with a mentor during developed, designed and tested according to the objectives of DO-178B/C for certification on airborne systems. The software engineering intern tasks include the following:

• Learning opportunities with software development for embedded products
• Obtaining direction from a mentee to develop challenging software projects
• Participating in team development

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.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit in a STEM degree by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Sophomore+ with courses in programming languages, embedded software development or model base design

Qualifications We Prefer

• Work experience (doesn’t have to be engineering)

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.
• 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
• 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.

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.