Secure Software Intern - Summer

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

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:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

• Contribute to the design, development, integration, and testing of real‑time embedded software and firmware with a focus on system security and integrity.
• Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering to support system architecture documentation, concept development, and decomposition of requirements for software implementation.
• Apply embedded software security principles to develop hardened software applications in C++ for Linux and real‑time operating systems.
• Support CI/CD workflows using Jenkins and Python‑based automation tools.
• Work on an Agile team within the Security Sensors and Effectors Department to deliver high‑quality, secure embedded software.
• Participate in internal design and code reviews; follow established development practices and configuration management processes.
• Work within well‑defined task scopes, schedules, and expectations.
• This is a 100% onsite position in Woburn, MA.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree and entering junior, senior, or graduate standing by Summer 2027.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with object‑oriented software design and development using C++, Java, or similar languages
• Familiarity with software development in Linux environments.

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins) and configuration management tools (Git, Bitbucket, Artifactory)
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, memory management, and multithreaded programming.
• Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Experience contributing to a collaborative technical team and developing creative solutions to complex problems

• 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

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.
• This position requires the ability to obtain 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm

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…