Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Avionics Software Tools Intern

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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.

We are seeking an Intern for our Avionics Software Tools team based in Melbourne, FL. The Avionics Software Tools team is an Avionics software tools focused team, with responsibilities for Avionics Function tools--delivering tools that configure Avionics products--and Integrated Modular Architecture systems tools that enable systems engineers to design and deploy aircraft software and systems I/O for aircraft platforms. This engineer will work in a team of software and systems engineers driving solutions for DO-330 qualified tools, simulation and infrastructure tools for multiple avionics teams. The team supports Collins Avionics Commercial and Military platforms. Our team builds cloud and desktop environments for use in dev ops pipelines, desktop deployments and external customers that enable configuration of Avionics products used on aircraft.

1. Perform in a cross-functional agile team
2. Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes
3. Develop tools used in Avionics for software development in a Dev Ops environment
4. Demonstrate completed project at Summer Engineering Project (SEPP) demo fair

What You Will Learn

• How tools are developed and used in Avionics for certification of airborne software and aircraft systems
• How to work in a multidisciplinary team delivering solutions used by Collins engineers to produce Avionics products

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.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Coding Higher level languages like Python, or relevant languages (C/C++, Java)

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Object-oriented programming experience
• 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, if eligible

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