Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full 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

Annual short-term incentive

Annual long-term incentive

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Software Engineer for Collins Aerospace/AST team in Salt Lake City, UT. You will tackle full lifecycle development for U.S. government-focused communications software, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree with scripting experience and knowledge of C++, Linux, and software design patterns; internship/co-op experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, CS, or related STEM field and enrolled through internship/co‑op.
• Experience with scripting languages: Python, Linux Bash.
• Experience with one or more of C++, Linux, Qt, or web GUI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to full lifecycle of product development from architecture through field support.
• Develop software for systems that process U.S. Government communications.
• Apply knowledge of software architecture, networking, and standard coding practices.
• Collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams with guidance from a product lead.

Skills

Python

Linux Bash

C++

Linux

Git

Docker

Qt

CMake

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

Git

Docker

Qt

CMake

Job description

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

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 Salt Lake City, UT. 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

• 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 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.
• 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 developing in C++ in a Linux environment
• 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.

• 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
• annual short‑term incentive compensation programs
• annual long‑term incentive compensation programs

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 Eligibility and Role Type

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

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.