Summer 2027 Embedded Software Engineering Intern (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); 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 schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking to fill embedded software roles within the Real-Time Embedded Systems discipline of Pratt & Whitney. You will contribute to the software architecture and low-level design for engine control and diagnostic software, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The role emphasizes eligibility for a U.S.-based on-site position, with opportunities to work with state-of-the-art embedded technologies and participate in airworthiness compliance efforts

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer or Electrical Engineering or STEM field, enrolled through internship/session.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Demonstrated software programming experience in C, C++, Python.
• Understanding of real-time embedded software concepts (scheduling, concurrency).
• Experience with real-time OS and multi-core processors.
• Familiarity with SPI, MIL-STD-1394/1553, or Ethernet stacks.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software.
• Configuration Management using JIRA and Git.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to requirements definition, software architecture, and low-level design for embedded software in C.
• Assist development to support airworthiness compliance (MIL-STD-516 and DO-178).
• Support hardware/software integration and debugging on target platforms using logic analyzers, emulators, and hardware test benches.
• Collaborate with system architects and cross-functional engineering teams; communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Skills

C, C++, Python

Real-time embedded software

Real-time OS

Multi-core processors

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM

Tools

JIRA

Git

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

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

Control & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design and product software design, verification & validation. We integrate the control and diagnostic system design across other engine system modules and with the air vehicles and provide support throughout the complete engine product life cycle.

The Real-Time Embedded Systems discipline within CDS is responsible for the foundational software layer that abstracts the hardware and manages the resources for engine control and prognostic and health management applications for Pratt & Whitney engines using state-of-the-art technologies, tools & methodologies.

Contribute to requirements definition, software architecture, and low-level design activities for embedded software developed in C. Assist development activities to support compliance with airworthiness standards (MIL-STD-516 and DO-178). Support hardware/software integration and debugging on target platforms using logic analyzers, emulators, and hardware test benches. Collaborate with system architects and cross-functional engineering teams; communicate technical status, risks, and mitigation plans within the work area.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA

Qualifications – Preferred

• Demonstrated software programming experience in C, C++, Python
• Basic understanding of real-time embedded software concepts such as scheduling, concurrency, coherency
• Experience with real-time operating systems and multi-core processors
• Familiarity with SPI, MIL-STD-1394, MIL-STD-1553, and/or the Ethernet communication stacks
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and software
• Configuration Management - JIRA and Git

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Company Overview

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.