Software Engineering Intern - (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

RTX•San Jose, CA

1d•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 signals intelligence (SIGINT) solutions that protect 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 airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to solve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and innovative ideas all while embracing integrity, diversity, and work-life balance. The AST Engineering Center is currently seeking a Software Engineer Intern to be an integral part of project teams that develop systems that provide integrated sensor and signal processing products in support of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance that protect your family, your nation, and enhance global security. In this position, you will apply your C++ software development experience to design, implement, integrate, and test software applications supporting advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government. The work location is our Silicon Valley Office located in north San Jose, CA.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with C, C++, Java, or Python
Experience with data structures, object-oriented principles, and algorithms
Experience with Unix/Linux and related utilities
Familiarity with using version control and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.).
Knowledge of network and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP).

Responsibilities

Develop object-oriented C++ software solutions in a Linux environment.
Put your understanding of the software development lifecycle to use
Write Python, MATLAB, and/or similar scripting/programming languages in a Linux software development environment.
Work independently and in a small team environment.