Software Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

2d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

This requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2027. 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.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Basic knowledge of software development concepts and programming fundamentals.
Experience with at least one programming language such as: Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience writing scripts or automation tools using Python.
Familiarity with Linux based development environments.
Understanding of software build systems or CI/CD pipelines.
Interest in aerospace, embedded systems, or safety-critical software development.
Familiarity with tools such as: GitHub / GitLab, Jira, Requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS).
Coursework or projects related to embedded systems, software testing, or software engineering processes.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining software tools used by avionics engineering teams.
Support automation of software development and verification workflows.
Contribute to scripts and utilities used for data processing, reporting, and engineering analytics.
Help integrate engineering tools with systems such as requirements management, issue tracking, and configuration management.
Develop enhancements to internal pipelines that support software build, analysis, testing, and traceability.
Assist in generating reports and dashboards that provide insight into engineering metrics such as testing progress, requirement coverage, and development trends.
Work with experienced engineers to improve tooling used for safety-critical software development.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team planning sessions.