RTX · 20 hours ago
2026 Intern - Software Engineer Intern - Onsite (CO)
US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37K/yr - $82K/yrRTX is a leading company specializing in defense technologies, currently seeking Software Engineering Interns for the Summer of 2026. Interns will work on satellite ground systems and related software projects, engaging in design, development, testing, and maintenance of cutting-edge software solutions.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post-Graduate by the start of Summer 2026 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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