Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Windsor Locks invites motivated students to join as Software Engineering Interns. You will contribute to designing, developing, and testing safety-critical flight control software under guidance from experienced engineers in a focused, team-oriented environment.

You will learn embedded systems, C and Python proficiency, IDEs, Git, and avionics standards like DO-178C while contributing to verification activities and software development life cycle processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree and enrolled through internship.
• Minimum of 90 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience with C and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test safety critical flight control software.
• Ensure compliance with DO-178C.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable software.

Skills

C

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Advanced degree in relevant field

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:

We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. You will be working with experienced engineers who are eager to share their expertise in flight control embedded software systems. As part of a small team, you will contribute to the development and verification of the latest generation of aerospace software.

• Design, develop, and test safety critical flight control software
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as DO-178C
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality and reliable software solutions

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the basics of embedded systems and how software interacts with hardware components in aerospace systems
• Gain proficiency in programming languages commonly used in aerospace applications, such as C and Python
• Learn to use integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems (e.g., Git), and other software development tools
• Gain knowledge of industry standards and regulations, such as DO-178C for avionics software
• Develop problem-solving skills by troubleshooting and debugging software issues that arise during development and testing

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.
• Must have a minimum of 90 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Displays experience using C and Python

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrates good communications skills
• Works well independently

What We Offer:

• 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.
• 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 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.

Role & Eligibility Details:

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: eCFR :: 22 CFR 120.62 - U.S. person. go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1.

Position Role Type: Onsite