2026 Intern Software Engineer Intern Onsite (CO)

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At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheons Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense advanced sensors space-based systems hypersonics effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing command and control and air-to-air air-to-surface and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS Space Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space multi-mission automation and orchestration multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations secure processing and data management.

Raytheon is currently hiring for software engineering interns during the Summer of 2026. Interns typically work on satellite ground systems and related software projects. Some previous activities in these positions have involved implementing AI/ML processing tools developing software algorithms modeling complex satellite systems simulating systems to understand mission performance performing system trade studies improving software efficiency and developing production software as part of an Agile software development team.

These positions are onsite roles in Aurora CO

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architecture AWS web services and microservice software design
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense project
• Satellite ground system technologies

Qualifications You Must Have

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) degree program in Computer Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and will be at minimum Junior Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

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• Onsite: 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.

Additional Details:

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

Clearance Information:

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Information:

• Aurora CO: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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