About the role#
This is a full-time Software Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 based in Melbourne, Florida. You will join our team to work on software solutions for commercial and military aerospace operators. This position is on-site.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with software engineers to build and maintain aerospace solutions.
- Work in cross-functional agile teams to plan, design, develop, integrate, and verify software for communications and traffic surveillance products.
- Create tools to test avionics software for quality, completeness, and customer satisfaction.
- Learn to navigate industry standards and maintain development infrastructure for complex airborne systems.
What you'll need#
- High-level coding knowledge in C or C++.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the end of the internship.
- At least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Ability to meet U.S. Person requirements.
- Experience with Python is preferred.
- Knowledge of object-oriented design is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Melbourne, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid position.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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