Software Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

Date Posted: 2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-313 ~ 1344 S Babcock St ~ BLDG 313

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

This requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2027.

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

As a Software Tools Engineering Intern, you will support the development and enhancement of engineering tools used in the design, verification, and certification of avionics software systems. These tools improve the productivity, quality, and traceability of safety-critical software developed under aerospace standards such as DO-178C.

During this internship you will:

• Assist in developing and maintaining software tools used by avionics engineering teams.
• Support automation of software development and verification workflows.
• Contribute to scripts and utilities used for data processing, reporting, and engineering analytics.
• Help integrate engineering tools with systems such as requirements management, issue tracking, and configuration management.
• Develop enhancements to internal pipelines that support software build, analysis, testing, and traceability.
• Assist in generating reports and dashboards that provide insight into engineering metrics such as testing progress, requirement coverage, and development trends.
• Work with experienced engineers to improve tooling used for safety-critical software development.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team planning sessions.

What You Will Learn
Through this internship you will gain hands-on experience in aerospace software development environments and modern engineering toolchains.

You will learn about:

• Software development processes used in certified avionics systems
• Aerospace development standards such as DO-178C
• Development of engineering productivity tools and automation
• Integration of tools with platforms such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, requirements management systems, and defect tracking systems
• Best practices in software configuration management and traceability
• Data analysis and reporting for engineering metrics
• Working in a collaborative Agile engineering environment
• You will also gain exposure to real-world avionics development programs and how engineering tools support safe and reliable aircraft systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Basic knowledge of software development concepts and programming fundamentals.
• Experience with at least one programming language such as: PythonC/C++similar languages.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing scripts or automation tools using Python.
• Familiarity with Linux based development environments.
• Understanding of software build systems or CI/CD pipelines.
• Interest in aerospace, embedded systems, or safety-critical software development.
• Familiarity with tools such as:GitHub / GitLabJIRARequirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS)
• Coursework or projects related to embedded systems, software testing, or software engineering processes.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX, we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation, if eligible

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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.

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