Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability (short-term)

Disability (long-term)

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is offering an onsite internship/co-op opportunity in El Segundo, CA, focused on real-time embedded software development. You will work with a team to apply engineering principles, analyze problems, and contribute across lifecycle phases. A U.S. citizenship security clearance is required.

You will gain hands-on experience in C/C++, Python, and Ada, with exposure to radar and embedded systems in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline 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.
• Developing software utilizing C/C++, Python, Ada or related tools/languages.
• Knowledge of real time embedded software development.
• Solid academic & technical background in computer science / software engineering.
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Analyze technical problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Work effectively and contribute during various phases of the software development life-cycle.
• Participate in development efforts of real time embedded software.
• Drive towards meeting technical goals.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across multiple disciplines and functional areas.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Ada

RT embedded

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree

Job description

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Analyze technical problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Work effectively and contribute during various phases of the software development life-cycle.
• Participate in development efforts of real time embedded software.
• Drive towards meeting technical goals.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across multiple disciplines and functional areas.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline 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.
• Developing software utilizing C/C++, Python, Ada or related tools/languages.
• Knowledge of real time embedded software development.
• Solid academic & technical background in computer science / software engineering.
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications – Prefer

• Hardware / software integration experience.
• Knowledge and Experience with Radar Technology.
• Experience with developing and integrating software for Radar systems.
• Knowledge in the phases of the software development life-cycle.
• Knowledge of Software Development Processes.
• Experience with Agile and Continuous Integration methodologies.

What We Offer

At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible

Salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD.

• 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

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.

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.