Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX is seeking a software engineering intern to support development, testing, and other tasks across the software life cycle for its Software Sensors: Ground Radars & Platforms Department in Huntsville, AL. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree; demonstrated programming experience in C++, C#, or Java; and Linux-based development exposure.

An active DoD Secret clearance is required on day one; relocation is possible.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
• Demonstrated programming experience with one or more object-oriented languages such as C++, C# or Java.
• Classroom or other experience with software life-cycle stages such as requirements, design, development, integration, and test.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Linux development

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree

Tools

Azure

Git

Atlassian Suite

Jenkins

Eclipse

Ansible

Job description

Our Software Sensors: Ground Radars & Platforms Department is looking for a software engineering intern to support development, test, and other tasks throughout a software life cycle for software applications.

Must have an active Secret security clearance. 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 on day 1.

Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees.

What You Will Do

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. Demonstrated programming experience with one or more object-oriented languages such as C++, C# or Java. 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 Linux environment. 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
• Experience using software optimization techniques and timing analysis to ensure real-time operation and synchronization of software products
• Proficiency utilizing software debugging tools to troubleshoot software implementation and ensure integrity of the software products
• Experience developing requirements for software products
• Experience contributing to a team environment for the purpose of developing creative solutions to difficult technical problems
• Experience with integrated development tools such as Azure, Git, Atlassian Suite, Jenkins, Eclipse, and Ansible
• Experience working in a continuous integration/continuous development pipeline
• Working knowledge and experience in an Agile development environment

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.

Salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level, 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.

Relocation Eligible.

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.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.

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.

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.

Date Posted: 2026-08-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401