Software Engineer Intern ( Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-C Ave NE BLDG 130

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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:

Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

The Secure Product Solutions (SPS) department is responsible for the design test and certification of secure mission computers cross domain technologies and cryptographic products which equip our warfighters to thrive in todays multi-domain battlespace. Our department collaborates with portfolio teams across the organization to help capture new business and create security solutions that address our customers demanding needs.

The Software Based Cross-Domain Solution within theSPS department is responsible for the development of an application that enables secure transition of data across security levels. The team is looking for a Software Engineer Internto learn & help expand our CDS capabilities.

• Collaborate on System Requirements and Software Development by defining system requirements and translating them into detailed software requirements UML/SysML models and diagrams for a large-scale program

• Work closely with other software engineers and team members to ensure clear communication and collaboration fostering a cohesive solution-focused environment across multiple disciplines

• Collaborate with your team to maintain enhance and develop software that aligns with customer requirements and meets certification standards ensuring both functionality and compliance

• Take responsibility for producing high-quality software implementations and integrating them within testing environments ensuring the code is thoroughly tested and meets all specified requirements

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.

• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

• Experience with development tool sets for example Jira Subversion/Git/Version Management

• Comfortable working with C C Rust

• Security focused mindset

Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with requirements analysis and requirements decomposition

Experience working with embedded software
Experience with virtualization
Knowledge of microservices containers and orchestrators
Knowledge and/or experience with memory-safe applications (Ada or Rust)
Experience with automated test environments (Python)
Knowledge on DevSecOps and CI/CD
Experience in Graphical User Interfaces with Java React framework or similar frameworks like Swing or JavaFX Knowledge and Data Format Description Language (DFDL)
Experience integrating/deploying software to hardware solution

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms