Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

RTX • Anaheim, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking engineers who strive for excellence and have a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity and work-life balance. This position will be staffed in Anaheim Hills, CA Key responsibilities for the qualified candidate: Our team has a need for a Software Engineer who is inspired by a job that challenges them to be proactive, make decisions, and generate ideas that drive product development to greater heights. Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support. You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of concepts related to standard programming practices, software architecture, and networking. What You Will Do: Work on complex technical problems while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing What You Will Learn: How to collaborate productively and professionally in a team-based development environment using disciplined engineering processes How to develop code with the larger end product and customers in mind Exposure to large code bases and toolsets like Jira, Confluence, Git, and Docker

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing in C++ in a Linux environment
• Experience with one or more scripting languages, Python, Linux script, bash
• Experience with Object Oriented Design and Development
• Software development experience (i.e. internship, co-op, or other work or academic project experience)
• Experience working both in a team environment and individually
• Experience Rust
• Experience with Qt
• Experience with User Interface development
• Experience with Angular web GUI development
• Experience with Multithreading Embedded SW Design Experience
• Experience in integrating software with hardware
• Experience with Configuration Management tools, such as git
• Experience maintaining and using build processes (makefiles, CMake)
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP
• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
• Experience with Network Protocols
• Experience with or basic understanding of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities span the full lifecycle of product development, from architecture and design, through integration, test, and field support.
• You will contribute to the build, test, and delivery of a set of software applications to be deployed to advanced systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government.
• Work on complex technical problems while participating on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams
• Work will be performed with guidance of a product lead and team members who will assist in establishing an approach, perform code review and support in testing

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees