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Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace

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Pay: about $37-$58/hr
When: Summer 2027
Where: Sterling, VA · On-site

Before you apply

Work authorization: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Graduation: 2027 Intern & New Graduate Pipeline Opportunity

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and associated user interfaces for simulation and training
Regularly collaborate with other software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize development tasks on an Agile development team
Support, maintain, and enhance existing software products as necessary
Actively learn new technologies and techniques and apply them to new domains and problem sets
Qualifications You Must Have
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.

What they want

Nice to have

None/Not Required

Pay and perks

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD.
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.
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.

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Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace

Sterling, VA

Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace

Sterling, VA

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Date posted

2026-09-18

Country

United States of America

Location

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Position role type

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security clearance type

None/Not Required

Security clearance status

Not Required

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

Design, develop, test, and debug real-time, multi-threaded, multiprocessing software applications, APIs, and associated user interfaces for simulation and training
Regularly collaborate with other software engineers and project management to plan and prioritize development tasks on an Agile development team
Support, maintain, and enhance existing software products as necessary
Actively learn new technologies and techniques and apply them to new domains and problem sets

Qualifications You Must Have

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.
Object-Oriented Design and Programming using C/C++ and/or C#
Source code control (Subversion, git, ClearCase, etc.)
Windows 10, Windows 11, and/or Linux software development

Qualifications We Prefer

Agile, Kanban, or SCRUM development methodologies
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Unit testing (GoogleTest, NUnit or similar) and software maintenance
AI/ML and/or OpenAI development experience
Unreal Engine experience with C++ and Blueprints for gaming development.
Virtual reality and mixed reality development experience
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and other virtualization and cloud computing technologies
RDBMS databases such as PostgreSQL
Multithreading IPCs (e.g. Mutex, Semaphore, Shared Memory, etc.)
Continuous Integration experience (Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity or similar)

What We Offer

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

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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.

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Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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