Software Platform Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligible

Benefits package

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Software Platform Intern to support development, deployment, and maintenance of advanced systems for national defense missions. You will work on data collection, processing, and dissemination, and participate in cloud, CI/CD, and DevOps activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree, with exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and scripting skills (Python, Ruby, Go, PowerShell, Java).

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience applying basic engineering principles.
• Experience collaborating in a team environment.
• Experience with cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of state-of-the-art systems.
• Assist with integration of software and hardware subsystems to ensure seamless functionality.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines to streamline development processes.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Team collaboration

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-C27 ~ 1727 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C27

Country: United States of America

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 with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do:

• Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Richardson TX. is seeking a Software Platform Intern to join our distinguished team to support development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of state-of-the-art systems for unique customer missions.
• These systems will collect, process, and disseminate intelligence and other data about specific areas/targets of interest in support of our national defense.
• Support infrastructure and DevOps build and automation activities using programming and scripting skills (Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, and Java).
• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of operations concepts, requirements, and systems engineering artifacts.
• Integrate multiple software and hardware subsystems to ensure seamless functionality.
• Utilize continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes.
• Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve routine technical problems.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve project goals.
• Leverage cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for platform optimization.

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.
• Experience applying basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with programming concepts and development/scripting skills using Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, or Java.
• Experience with cloud APIs such as AWS, Rackspace, and OpenStack.
• Experience with Chef Configuration Management tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps processes and automation pipelines.
• Familiarity with Ansible and security engineering concepts.
• Exposure to software and hardware subsystem integration.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.

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.

Role Type Definition:

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.

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.
• 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.