RTX is a defense and aerospace company that develops technologies to help the nation and its allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. The Software Development Intern will assist with designing, developing, maintaining, debugging, and optimizing software applications for complex systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Assist and participate in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications for complex systems and applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
This position requires exclusive onsite presence
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session
Experience with C++, C, Java, Python, Ada or related tools/languages
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
Preferred
Knowledge of data structures and algorithms, systems software design, operating systems, architectures, software development life cycle and processes
Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system
Strong problem-solving and communication skills, including ability to produce technical documentation, and the desire to learn new technologies and tools
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience developing software in a team-based development environment, preferably Agile/SCRUM, DevOps and test automation
Benefits
Relocation Eligible
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.
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
