Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Open)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX is offering a Summer 2027 software engineering internship in Aurora, CO. Interns will work on satellite ground systems, gain exposure to AI/ML tooling, and collaborate with a talented team. Preference is given to students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who can obtain a U.S.

government security clearance. Selected interns may receive signing bonuses and a path to full-time roles after graduation, with opportunities to grow beyond software within the RTX aerospace and defense

Qualifications

• 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 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.
• Knowledge of data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for satellite ground systems.
• Research and implement advanced software technologies.
• Work with engineers, architects, and development teams.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Data structures

Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree pursuit

Tools

AWS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77 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. Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management. Raytheon is currently hiring for software engineering interns during the Summer of 2027.

Interns typically work on satellite ground systems and related software projects. Some previous activities in these positions have involved implementing AI/ML processing tools, developing software algorithms, modeling complex satellite systems, simulating systems to understand mission performance, performing system trade studies, improving software efficiency, and developing production software as part of an Agile software development team. These positions are onsite roles in Aurora, CO, https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Develop software for satellite ground systems. Research and implement advanced software technologies. Work with talented engineers, architects, and development teams.

What You Will Learn

A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architecture, AWS web services, and microservice software design

Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques

Satellite ground system technologies

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 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.


• Experience developing object-oriented software using Java.


• Knowledge of data structures.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience programming using C++ and Python.


• Experience with Agile development.


• Interest in satellite ground system software and related technologies such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, and flight dynamics models.

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

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. #RaytheonSpace 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. 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


• 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.