Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Pratt & Whitney•Davis, VA

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 Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineering professional to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this critical role, you will be part of an innovative team focused on designing and developing holistic, integrated simulation and training solutions, directly ensuring our customers are prepared for the most vital missions. Most aspects of the job must be accomplished in a lab environment, so this position requires regular on-site presence. This position is located onsite at our Sterling, VA site.

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.
Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red Hat OpenShift / VMware / OpenStack).
Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe).
Familiarity with Docker/ Podman containers, or Kubernetes orchestration.
Familiarity with maintaining and deploying database technology, such as SQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MonetDB.
Familiarity with JSON, XML, YAML and XSD formats, rules, and usages.
Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
Experience in refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.
Development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related.
Certifications: Security (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent); Networking (CCNA,or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications and tools for computer network systems.
Work on projects related to network optimization, infrastructure automation, and system performance enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify software requirements and implement solutions.
Contribute to the development of secure and scalable network communication protocols.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues in a collaborative environment.
Document and maintain software functionality, including writing technical reports and user manuals.
Stay updated on emerging network technologies and industry best practices.