Software Engineering Intern; Summer
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Software Testing
Location
US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS
Date PostedCountryUnited States of America
LocationUS-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS
Position Role TypeOnsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status RequirementsThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance TypeDoD Clearance:
Secret
Active and existing security clearance required after 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 DoCollins Aerospace is looking for an software Intern to join our software development team in Sterling, VA. Our Software Engineers work in an exciting, adaptive, and engaging environment enabling rapid learning to drive success.
This position will support the shaping of high-fidelity Simulation & Modelling efforts for enablement of NC3 Mission-System Integration and Crew Training for the armed forces.
This position is located onsite in Sterling, VA.
- You will team up with a high-performance software team to support development of Aircraft Simulation Models for a Mission Crew Training Device.
- You will collaborate with fellow Software Engineers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Software Architects, and other teams to drive software product maturity.
- You will be responsible for producing high-quality Mission Simulation software, validation tests, and documentation.
- You will participate in peer reviews for software engineering artifacts
- You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional software development environment.
- You will learn and grow knowledge of Simulation concepts, design, & implementation.
- You will build application-specific knowledge in Communication Systems and its usage by end users in the armed forces
- You will gain experience working with & alongside intricate Mission Systems for a critical defense platform.
- You will gain familiarity with Dev Ops processes and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, development containers, and deployment frameworks.
- You will gain valuable experience to help evolve your career towards become a subject matter expert.
- 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.
- Requires strong foundation in C++ programming language.
- Requires experience with the Python programming language.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience working within an Agile framework.
- Knowledge in Microservices, containers, and orchestrators.
- Experience working with Gitlab Dev Ops platform.
- Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) Communications Concepts.
- Knowledge of the CI/CD software development process.
- Experience in Software Simulation.
- 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, if eligible
The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX…
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