Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
The Software Engineering Intern will join the Applied Signal Technology (AST) Engineering Center at Collins Aerospace and contribute to project teams developing integrated sensor and signal-processing products for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The role involves designing, implementing, integrating, and testing software applications that support advanced high-capacity systems processing modern communications for the U.S. Government. The intern will develop object-oriented C++ and web-based software in a Linux environment, apply software development lifecycle knowledge, and write Python, MATLAB, or similar code. The role offers exposure to COMINT/ELINT principles, requirements through testing, and collaborative work on challenging projects alongside experienced technical leaders.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM major.
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience with C, C++, Java, or Python; experience may be gained through employment, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data structures, object-oriented principles, and algorithms.
- Experience with Unix/Linux and related utilities.
- Familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools such as Git and JIRA.
- Knowledge of network and communication protocols such as TCP/IP.
Responsibilities
- Develop object-oriented C++ software solutions in a Linux environment.
- Develop object-oriented web-based software solutions in a Linux environment.
- Apply understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Write Python, MATLAB, and/or similar scripting or programming languages in a Linux software development environment.
- Work independently and in a small team environment.
- Design, implement, integrate, and test software applications supporting advanced high-capacity systems.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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Career Level
Intern
