Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation, if eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Engineering Intern for Pratt & Whitney CDS to collaborate on developing and certifying engine control and diagnostic software. You will work within the Engine System Software group, focusing on requirements, design, verification, and iterative testing in an Agile environment.

The program targets students pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in software-related STEM fields, offering exposure to multidisciplinary engineering and mission-critical embedded systems.

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 internship period.

Responsibilities

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework.
• Decompose system-level requirements into software requirements and designs.
• Document traceability for derived requirements and designs.
• Conduct iterative prototype testing and reviews of requirements and designs.
• Participate in software planning, estimating, and tracking.
• Produce software requirement and design specifications.
• Develop and execute electronic bench test scripts and evaluate test results.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and software planning per Agile framework.

Skills

Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Software Engineering/CS/CE/STEM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation and engine and flight test support.

The CDS organization is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented, and results driven Engineering Intern to join the Engine System Software organization.The qualified candidate will be responsible for:

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework:
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs
• Perform reviews of requirements and designs
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking
• Produce software requirement and design specifications
• Perform software verification within the Agile Framework:
• Conduct regression analysis to determine verification scope
• Develop / review software test descriptions with traceability to software requirements
• Develop and execute electronic bench test scripts
• Evaluate / review test results
• Execute robustness testing
• Execute low-level module/object testing
• Conduct Verification Reviews
• Produce Verification Reports
• Participate in Agile ceremonies
• Participate in software planning, estimating and tracking per Agile framework
  

As a member of a dynamic engineering organization, this position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering and leadership skills in the development and support of complex engine control and diagnostic systems and software.

What You Will Learn

• Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.
• Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary/multi-project team environment focused on developing and supporting mission critical embedded systems
  

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

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.