Software Platform Intern Summer 2027

Date Posted 2026-08-27 Country United States of America Location US-CO-AURORA-S75 16800 E Centretech Pkwy BLDG S75 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 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 Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Aurora, CO. 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. 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 Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RTX