Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a software engineering intern to support development, test, and lifecycle tasks for aircraft embedded software. Working with engineers, you will interface with avionics systems and mission planning while pursuing a DoD clearance.

The role requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility, with collaboration across software and systems teams to deliver end-user focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree and enrolled through internship.
• Must have at least 60 credit hours by internship start.
• Demonstrated programming experience in C, C++, C#, Ada or Python.

Responsibilities

• Support development, test, and other tasks across the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineers for embedded aviation software.
• Contribute to concept, requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Assist in maintenance tasks for military and commercial programs.

Skills

C/C++

Ada

Python

Shell scripting

Windows

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in CS or related

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

RTOS (Linux)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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

What You Will Do:

Our Battle Management Software Department is looking for a software engineering intern to support development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for aircraft embedded software applications. The aircraft operating system interfaces with several avionics systems including displays, navigation, and mission planning. This challenging work requires strong problem-solving skills and the desire to learn from and work with world class Engineers. United States Citizen as this position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance This position is for a Software Engineering Intern who has educational experience in the development and implementation of software for mission critical applications. Use and provide creative solutions to complex technical system and software integration problems. Work closely with other software engineers and systems engineers to design ideal solutions with the end user and operational needs in mind. Support all aspects of a software development life cycle as a member of a multi-disciplined team. This includes supporting new and legacy military and commercial programs from concept and requirements, to design, development, integration, test, and potentially subsequent maintenance tasking.

Qualifications You 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.
• Demonstrated programming experience with one or more languages such as C, C++, C#, Ada, Python.
• Classroom or other experience with software life-cycle stages such as requirements, design, development, integration, and test.
• Able to work closely in a multi-discipline team daily.
• Strong Analytical skills.
• Developing software in a Windows environment.
• Working knowledge in computer scripting language such as Shell/Perl/Python.
• Understanding of software systems design, integration, and management.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience using a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), e.g., Linux, Green Hills (GH) Integrity, VxWorks, or other Ada software development experience.
• Experience in Unix/Linux computing environments.
• Experience with embedded avionics and displays.
• Experience using software optimization techniques and timing analysis to ensure real-time operation and synchronization of software products.
• Working knowledge in the development and integration of software drivers for the operation of computer hardware interfaces.
• Working knowledge in common computer hardware interface and data protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, RS-422, USB, PCI, and 1553.
• Proficiency utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products.
• Experience developing requirements for software products.
• Understanding of computer architecture and computer hardware optimization techniques.Working knowledge of Software Configuration Management principles environments and tools.
• Working knowledge and experience with configuration management tools such as Git.
• Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment using Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Parallel programming principles and processes for technical computing environments.
• Familiarity with DO-178C DAL C software development life cycle development and processes.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation 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.

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.