Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Pratt & Whitney•Cedar Rapids, IA

2d•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. The Software Engineering Intern will be a member of the Avionics Datalink Products team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Our team develops airborne software that enables communication between aircraft, airline ground facilities, and air traffic controllers through a variety of communication networks. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers on embedded avionics software and gain exposure to the software development lifecycle for commercial aerospace products.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
Must have a minimum of 60 hours of college credit by the start of the internship session.
Experience programming in C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.
Experience with software development concepts, including coding, debugging, testing, or software design.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate technical information effectively.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or project experience using C or C++.
Experience with Python, scripting, test automation, or software development tools.
Exposure to embedded software, real-time systems, or hardware/software integration.
Interest in aerospace, avionics, aircraft communication systems, or safety-critical software development.
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded software for airborne Datalink products.
Develop and modify software primarily using C/C++.
Assist with software requirements, design, coding, testing, and debugging activities.
Support development and testing of flight deck and cabin display applications and associated software logic.
Develop or enhance software tools, scripts, and test automation to improve engineering efficiency.
Collaborate with software, systems, and verification engineers to investigate technical problems and implement solutions.
Participate in engineering reviews, team meetings, and other activities associated with the software development lifecycle.