Software Development Intern - Summer 2027

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. We are seeking a motivated Software Development Intern with a focus on developing complex systems in various higher level object-oriented programming languages. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-performance applications and will be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle. This position is an onsite role located in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. ## What You Will Do - Assist and participate in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications for complex systems and applications. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability. - Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments. - Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. - Work exclusively onsite. - Obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. ## 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 or co-op session. - Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship or co-op session. - Experience with C++, C, Java, Python, Ada, or related tools and languages. ## Qualifications We Prefer - Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes. - Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation, and a desire to learn new technologies and tools. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. - Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps, and test automation. ## What We Offer - Relocation eligible. - Potential benefits including 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.