CO106: 16470 East Hughes Drive,Aurora 16470 East Hughes Drive Building S77, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA
Internship
Hybrid
$37K/yr - $82K/yr
Intern
RTX is a leading company in defense and aerospace, seeking software engineering interns for the Summer of 2026. Interns will work on satellite ground systems and related software projects, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining software in an Agile environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
Research advanced software technologies
Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment
Qualification
Required
This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and will be at minimum Junior, Senior or Post Grad year.
Experience developing object-oriented software using C++ or Java
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Preferred
Experience with Agile development
Experience developing software using Python
Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud
Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interest in satellite ground system software and related technologies such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, and flight dynamics models
Benefits
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
Holidays
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
