Software Engineering Intern (Summer/Fall 2027)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-179 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 179

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: 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.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). We are seeking an intern to join our Mission Engineering / Operational Analysis (ME/OA) team and be a part of enabling new and novel solutions for the Connected Battlespace. On this team, interns work alongside full‑time team members to develop modeling and simulation capabilities. These capabilities support analysis of our architectures and solutions against the real operational needs of our military customers. Imagine being able to use high fidelity simulations to show the customer how our solutions can make their operations in the field more efficient and effective — that is what we do! This position is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Engage as part of the team in the development of modeling and simulation capabilities for our ME/OA projects. Create engineering code artifacts and documentation for the project. Help demonstrate progress on the work at showcase opportunities. Help grow the team and create the biggest impact for our customers by bringing own unique perspective and skills to the development.

You Must Have Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science and actively enrolled through the 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 may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer Experience with the following: C/C++ and Python, tools such as JIRA, Git, Subversion (SVN), Docker, Doxygen. Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM). Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and techniques. Experience in concepts such as CONOPS, system tradeoffs, threat definitions, and system‑of‑system assessments and with simulation, integration and testing.

We Prefer Preferred Qualifications Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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 Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. 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 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 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.