VA (Onsite)

RTX•Dulles, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. 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. What You Will Do In the Java/C++ Software Engineering role, you will design, develop, and test Java OR C++ code in a Linux, Agile, DevOps environment. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our Satellite Ground Systems Teams play a pivotal role in ensuring communication, surveillance, and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of what's possible. Due to the security clearance requirement, this is an onsite position in any of the following locations for summer 2027: State College, PA Dulles, VA Aurora, CO Richardson, TX The Java/C++ Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain advanced software applications for our Satellite Ground Systems. This role involves close collaboration with systems engineers, hardware designers, and other software engineers to deliver reliable and high-performance software solutions.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) , such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
Experience in object-oriented software design and development using a high order language such as Java in a Linux environment along with unit testing tools (e.g., JUnit).
Experience in scripting languages.
Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, containers, and the Spring Framework
Security+ certification
Experience using the Atlassian tool suite
Experience with satellite communication systems and protocols is highly preferred
Familiarity with secure coding practices, especially in a defense or aerospace setting

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test Java-based or C++ based applications and software components for satellite ground systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.
Work with previously written code and make modifications as necessary.
Ensure software performance, reliability, and scalability.
Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and system integration activities.
Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor.
Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in Java/C++ and satellite technology to drive innovation.