RTX’s Applied Signal Technology (AST) is hiring a Software Engineer Intern to help develop software for advanced sensor and signal-processing systems supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The intern will design, implement, integrate, and test applications for systems processing modern communications for the U.S. Government.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will apply your software development experience to design, implement, integrate, and test software applications supporting advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications for the U.S. Government
Develop object-oriented C++ software solutions in a Linux environment
Develop object-oriented Web based software solutions in a Linux environment
Put your understanding of the software development lifecycle to use
Write Python, MATLAB, and/or similar scripting/programming languages in a Linux software development environment
Work independently and in a small team environment
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
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
Experience with C, C++, Java, or Python
Preferred
Experience with data structures, object-oriented principles, and algorithms
Experience with Unix/Linux and related utilities
Familiarity with using version control and defect tracking tools (Git, JIRA, etc.)
Knowledge of network and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP)
Benefits
Relocation eligibility.
Hired applicants may be eligible for 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 are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and/or company performance.
RTX operates as an aerospace and defense company as it solves the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.