Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer Intern in Maryland to work on secure, high‑assurance software for government and defense systems. You will contribute across the full lifecycle—from architecture and design to integration, test, and field support—with cross‑functional teams.

Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, you must be enrolled through the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in STEM and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment.
• Experience with scripting languages, Python, Linux script, Bash.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the full lifecycle of software development from architecture and design through integration, test, and field support.
• Develop software applications for advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government.
• Work with a product lead and cross‑disciplinary teams to establish approaches, code reviews, and testing support.
• Collaborate with team members to drive product development to greater heights.

Skills

C++

Linux

OO Design

Python

Bash

Git

CMake

TCP/IP

Rust

Qt

Angular

Multithreading

ITU Standards

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Makefiles

Networking concepts

Job description

What You Will Do

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity and work-life balance.

This position will be staffed in Annapolis Junction, MD. Our team has a need for a Software Engineer who is inspired by a job that challenges them to be proactive, make decisions, and generate ideas that drive product development to greater heights.

Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support. You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government.

The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of concepts related to standard programming practices, software architecture, and networking. Work on complex technical problems while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams.

Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing.

What You Will Learn

How to collaborate productively and professionally in a team-based development environment using disciplined engineering processes.

How to develop code with the larger end product and customers in mind.

Exposure to large code bases and toolsets like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Docker.

Qualifications

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.

Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment.

Experience with one or more scripting languages, Python, Linux script, Bash.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development.

Software development experience (i.e. internship, co-op, or other work or academic project experience).

Experience working both in a team environment and individually.

Experience Rust.

Experience with Qt.

Experience with User Interface development.

Experience with Angular web GUI development.

Experience with Multithreading Embedded SW Design.

Experience in integrating software with hardware.

Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git.

Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake).

Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP.

Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing.

Experience with Network Protocols.

Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards.

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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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.

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.