Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (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. The Tactical, Communications, and Maintenance Applications (TCMA) team based in Huntsville, Alabama has new opportunities for individuals who want to grow their technical expertise on complex programs and be a part of an innovative and fast-paced avionics business area. Teams are composed of cross-functional engineers working in an AGILE environment (approximately 6-10 people) focused on the design and development of software-only products. Our team focuses on creating avionics solutions for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including the integration of various radios and surveillance equipment for domestic and international military customers.
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 the financial management system due to government contractual requirements
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Agile software development cycle
- Familiarity with design and development using languages such as C, C++, Java, Ada and Python.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++, Python within the Agile framework
- Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other engineers in the planning, design, development of military technology
- Work closely with cross-functional research teams to evaluate the effectiveness of early software prototypes
- Independently perform multiple tasks given support from a mentor
- Implement requirements, detailed design, implementing software, integration, and verification in accordance with software development processes.
- Accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisions
- Enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
