RTX is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, offering internships that provide a foundation to work on complex problems. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will develop software for advanced radar systems and contribute to automated test frameworks, gaining valuable experience in software development and AI integration.
Responsibilities
Develop and enhance software supporting advanced radar systems
Contribute to automated test frameworks designed for complex, distributed radar processing pipelines
Use Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or MATLAB to develop, integrate, and validate system-level features
Support DevSecOps workflows by maintaining Git-based repositories, performing code reviews, and contributing to Agile sprints
Build tools and visualizations for analyzing radar performance, system behavior, and test results
Assist in developing data-driven test methods, including sensor-driven simulation environments and automated regression pipelines
Leverage AI to accelerate the software development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session
Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, or JavaScript
Familiarity with hardware or embedded systems concepts such as Arduino, sensors, or circuit design
Understanding of Git/GitHub and iterative Agile development workflows
Demonstrated initiative through personal or academic projects involving software, sensors, data, or automation
U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance if needed
Preferred
Experience or interest in AI integration, data analysis, or ML workflows (Cursor IDE, ChatGPT, Claude)
Exposure to full-stack development tools such as MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js)
Hands-on experience developing automated systems, sensor-based prototypes, or real-time data pipelines (Arduino, ultrasonic sensors, hall-effect sensors)
Experience organizing or leading technical initiatives, hackathons, or club projects
Coursework or certifications in CI/CD, DevOps, digital logic, or semiconductor technologies
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills demonstrated through leadership roles and project ownership
Benefits
Relocation Eligible
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 operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
