Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Software Engineer

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST's work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation's finest service members all while embracing integrity and work-life balance.

This position will be staffed in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Our team has a need for a Software Engineer who is inspired by a job that challenges them to be proactive, make decisions, and generate ideas that drive product development to greater heights. Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support. You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of concepts related to standard programming practices, software architecture, and networking.

• Work on complex technical problems while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams
• Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing

What You Will Learn

• How to collaborate productively and professionally in a team-based development environment using disciplined engineering processes
• How to develop code with the larger end product and customers in mind
• Exposure to large code bases and toolsets like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Docker

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.
• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment
• Experience with one or more scripting languages, Python, Linux script, Bash

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development
• Software development experience (i.e. internship, co-op, or other work or academic project experience)
• Experience working both in a team environment and individually
• Experience Rust
• Experience with Qt
• Experience with User Interface development
• Experience with Angular web GUI development
• Experience with Multithreading
• Embedded SW Design Experience
• Experience in integrating software with hardware
• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git
• Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP
• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
• Experience with Network Protocols
• Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards

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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