Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:
2026-09-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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

The Software Engineering Intern will be a member of the Avionics Datalink Products team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our team develops airborne software that enables communication between aircraft, airline ground facilities, and air traffic controllers through a variety of communication networks.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on embedded avionics software and gain exposure to the software development lifecycle for commercial aerospace products.

• Support the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for airborne Datalink products.
• Develop and modify software primarily using C/C++.
• Assist with software requirements, design, coding, testing, and debugging activities.
• Support development and testing of flight deck and cabin display applications and associated software logic.
• Develop or enhance software tools, scripts, and test automation to improve engineering efficiency.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and verification engineers to investigate technical problems and implement solutions.
• Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and other activities associated with the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands-on experience developing embedded software for commercial avionics products.
• Learn how safety-critical aerospace software progresses from requirements through design, development, integration, verification, and certification.
• Gain exposure to airborne communication and Datalink technologies used to connect aircraft with airline operations and air traffic control.
• Develop practical experience working in a collaborative engineering environment on real aerospace products.
• Build technical skills in software development, debugging, testing, automation, and engineering processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of college credit by the start of the internship session.
• Experience programming in C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
• Experience with software development concepts, including coding, debugging, testing, or software design.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Coursework or project experience using C or C++.
• Experience with Python, scripting, test automation, or software development tools.
• Exposure to embedded software, real-time systems, or hardware/software integration.
• Interest in aerospace, avionics, aircraft communication systems, or safety-critical software development.
• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

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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