Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) at RTX in US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

Job description

• Real-world engineering experience with hands-on project work
• Mentorship from experienced technical leaders
• Opportunities to develop technical, professional, and leadership skills
• Insight into full software lifecycle processes within an engineering organization

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Intern to join our team for the summer. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions that support our products and internal systems. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast‑paced engineering environment while contributing to meaningful projects.
• Assist in the development and testing of software components and features
• Collaborate with team members on technical design discussions and code reviews
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to team planning activities
• Document code, processes, and design decisions as needed
• Learn and apply industry best practices for software development

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively ++enrolled through 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
• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, C++, JavaScript)
• Familiarity with software development fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, version control, and testing
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Software development experience (i.e. internship, co-op, or other work or academic project experience)
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Software life cycle, Agile development, and/or configuration management experience

Skills

Required

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn

Benefits

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligible
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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
• The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
• This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.