Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Sterling (VA, UT); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Zusammenfassung

RTX in Sterling, VA is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to design, develop and test real-time, multi-threaded software for simulation and training. You will collaborate with engineers and project management on Agile priorities and contribute to improving existing products.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, proficient in C/C++ and/or C#, with unit testing and source control experience, and capable of obtaining a secret security clearance.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with OOP design and programming in C/C++ and/or C#; unit testing and version control.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded software for simulations and training tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and PMs on Agile priorities and deliverables.
• Support and maintain existing software products and learn new tech.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

C#

Object-Oriented design

Unit testing

GoogleTest

Ausbildung

Pursuing Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering / CS / CE

Tools

Git

Subversion

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Unreal Engine

Jobbeschreibung

Date Posted: 2026-10-28
Country: United States of America
Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS
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

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

• Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and associated user interfaces for simulation and training
• Regularly collaborate with other software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize development tasks on an Agile development team
• Support, maintain, and enhance existing software products as necessary
• Actively learn new technologies and techniques and apply them to new domains and problem sets

This Software Engineer Internship position is within the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) business area. SDS develops and builds simulators and training systems for both military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from desktop trainers to high-fidelity weapon systems and full-flight training systems. This position is on-site in Sterling, VA.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.
• Object-Oriented Design and Programming using C/C++ and/or C#
• Unit testing (GoogleTest, NUnit or similar) and software maintenance
• Source code control (Subversion, git, ClearCase, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• AI/ML and/or OpenAI development experience
• Unreal Engine experience with C++ and Blueprints for gaming development.
• Virtual reality and mixed reality development experience
• Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and other virtualization and cloud computing technologies
• RDBMS databases such as PostgreSQL
• Multithreading IPCs (e.g. Mutex, Semaphore, Shared Memory, etc.)
• Continuous Integration experience (Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity or similar)

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 Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : 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.

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. 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 whet