Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-09-16



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Software Engineering Intern to join our team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. You will be working with experienced engineers who are eager to share their expertise in flight control embedded software systems. As part of a small team, you will contribute to the development and verification of the latest generation of aerospace software.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: eCFR :: 22 CFR 120.62 -- U.S. person.

• Design, develop, and test safety critical flight control software

• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as DO-178C

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve high-quality and reliable software solutions

What You Will Learn:

• Understand the basics of embedded systems and how software interacts with hardware components in aerospace systems

• Gain proficiency in programming languages commonly used in aerospace applications, such as C and Python

• Learn to use integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems (e.g., Git), and other software development tools

• Gain knowledge of industry standards and regulations, such as DO-178C for avionics software

• Develop problem-solving skills by troubleshooting and debugging software issues that arise during development and testing

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 90 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session. 

• Displays experience using C and Python

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Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrates good communications skills

• Works well independently

What We Offer:

• 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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