2026 Intern - Software Fellow Engineer Intern - Onsite (PA)

RTX • State College, PA

1d • $37,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Bring your talent and skills to Raytheon Software Engineering team! The selected candidate will intern with Raytheon during summer 2026 as part of the Raytheon Fellowship Program. About the Raytheon Fellowship Program: Seeking students in their sophomore or junior year or seniors if pursuing a master’s. Upon program acceptance, participants will be submitted for a national security clearance. Participants may be eligible to receive a $10,000 signing bonus, and an additional $10,000 signing bonus upon converting to full-time employee status post-graduation (payable within 60 days of employment and subject to all applicable withholdings). Participants will sign an offer agreement, committing to remain with Raytheon for a minimum of two years after becoming a full-time employee. As an employee you will have opportunities to grow your career beyond software if you choose. Former Software employees are now Vice Presidents of various Raytheon Businesses. We also have dozens of Engineering Fellows recognized throughout industry as the subject matter experts in their fields. Raytheon is seeking people looking to join Raytheon not just to have a job, but a fulfilling career. What You Will Do: Work as a software developer and integrator as part of a development team which utilizes a dynamic workforce, including many experts in their fields.

Requirements

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field and will be at minimum Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.
• Software development experience with Java in a Unix/Linux environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and familiarity with a Javascript framework such as AngularJS or VueJS
• Familiarity with version control software such as GIT
• Familiarity with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or Maven or GITLAB
• Experience or familiarity with Agile development practices

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing development, integration, test and documentation duties to ensure proper operation of hardware and software platforms
• Integrate a wide variety of applications from various sources, integrate and ensure they meet performance standards for stability and resource utilization
• Develop software as necessary to integrate between components, perform new capabilities, to facilitate testing, etc.
• Adhere to accepted standards for development, including writing unit tests which provide a high percentage of code overage, participating in code peer reviews, conducting design reviews, and generating test plans to ensure maximum stability and quality of code

Benefits

• 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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees