Leadership Development Program – Engineering, Software Discipline (Starts June 2027)

RTX is an aerospace and defense company providing advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. The two-year rotational Engineering Leadership Development Program in the Software Discipline develops future technical leaders through software engineering assignments, training, mentoring, hands-on development, and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do:

• Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new technology centers, business units, and software engineering teams
• Execute core engineering milestones within one or more specialized program tracks, including software applications/systems design and development, hands-on coding, testing and implementation, and technical documentation
• Stretch your professional and technical capabilities by taking ownership of frontline, hands-on development deliverables and software codebases
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and program management teams to define software requirements and optimize system deployment
• Present technical reviews, code demonstrations, and strategic engineering data clearly and effectively to stakeholders and leadership teams

What they're looking for:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date
• • Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month program assignments
• • Relevant internship, co-op, or professional work experience with one or more of the following areas software engineering, embedded development, source code development, testing and implementation protocols, or technical documentation
• • Experience utilizing object-oriented programming languages, software development tools, or testing frameworks (such as Python, C++, Java, or C#)
• • Completed coursework or experience with one or more of the following: core computing fundamentals, including embedded, operating, or real-time systems, data structures and algorithms OR Digital logic, computer architecture, or communication systems
• • Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere
• • Active U.S. government secret security clearance
• • Self-motivated and team-oriented work style with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic technology and software development environment
• • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development methods and project management workflows
• • Experience or academic exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks and tools, such as Cameo or SysML
• • Experience with static code analysis, secure coding practices, or safety-critical software engineering methodologies

Benefits:

• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training
• Continued mentorship upon program completion
• Medical insurance