Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Intern, Software Engineering

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.

The Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team based in Huntsville, Alabama has new opportunities for individuals who want to grow their technical expertise on complex programs and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced avionics business area. Teams are composed of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment focused on the design and development of software-only products. Our team focuses on creating avionics solutions for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the integration of various radios and surveillance equipment for domestic and international military customers.

We are looking for an Intern, disciplined in Software Engineering to join our TCMA team in Huntsville, Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing Agile software engineering processes and activities.

• Design, implement, and evaluate software in Ada, C++, Python within the Agile framework
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other engineers in the planning, design, development of military technology
• Independently perform multiple tasks given support from a mentor
• Implement requirements, detailed design, implementing software, integration, and verification in accordance with software development processes.
• Accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisions
• Enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 29 hours of credit by the start of the internship
• Familiarity with design and development using languages such as C, C++, Java,

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with Agile software development cycle
• Ability to successfully contribute in collaborative, cross-domain development environments
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, works well with others
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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 Eligibility

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