Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX invites students to join the Raytheon Fellowship Program for summer 2027 as part of a software development team. You will collaborate on development, integration and testing of software for aerospace systems, with opportunities to grow into a full-time role following graduation.

Eligible students are sophomores or juniors or seniors pursuing a BS, with a path to a national security clearance. A signing bonus and future bonuses are described in the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field and will be at least Sophomore by summer 2027.
• Software development experience with Java and Unix/Linux; C++ or C# experience also preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced defense/software environment with security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform development, integration, testing and documentation to ensure proper operation of hardware and software platforms.
• Integrate diverse applications and ensure performance, stability and efficient resource use.
• Develop software to enable component integration, new capabilities, and testing; write unit tests and participate in reviews.

Skills

Java

Unix/Linux

C++

C#

Python

SAFe Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE or related

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

React / Angular / Vue / Next.js

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17 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: TS/SCI without Polygraph 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:

Bring your talent and skills to Raytheon Software Engineering team! The selected candidate will intern with Raytheon during summer 2027 as part of the Raytheon Fellowship Program.

About the Raytheon Fellowship Program:

Seeking students in their sophomore or junior year or seniors if pursuing a master’s. Upon program acceptance, participants will be submitted for a national security clearance. Participants may be eligible to receive a $10,000 signing bonus, and an additional $10,000 signing bonus upon converting to full-time employee status post-graduation (payable within 60 days of employment and subject to all applicable withholdings). Participants will sign an offer agreement, committing to remain with Raytheon for a minimum of two years after becoming a full-time employee. As an employee you will have opportunities to grow your career beyond software if you choose. Former Software employees are now Vice Presidents of various Raytheon Businesses. We also have dozens of Engineering Fellows recognized throughout industry as the subject matter experts in their fields. Raytheon is seeking people looking to join Raytheon not just to have a job, but a fulfilling career. Work as a software developer and integrator as part of a development team which utilizes a diverse dynamic workforce, including many experts in their fields.

Specific duties include:

• Responsible for performing development, integration, test and documentation duties to ensure proper operation of hardware and software platforms
• Integrate a wide variety of applications from various sources, integrate and ensure they meet performance standards for stability and resource utilization
• Develop software as necessary to integrate between components, perform new capabilities, to facilitate testing, etc.
• Adhere to accepted standards for development, including writing unit tests which provide a high percentage of code coverage, participating in code peer reviews, conducting design reviews, and generating test plans to ensure maximum stability and quality of code.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field and will be at minimum Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2027. Software development experience with Java and Unix/Linux Software development experience with C++ or C#

We Prefer:

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Bash, Ruby or R and familiarity with a JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, Vue.js or Next.js
• Experience with version control software such as GitLab or CVS
• Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Experience or familiarity with SAFe Agile development practices

Eligibility 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.