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RTX · 4 hours ago

Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$37K/yr - $82K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

RTX is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Software Engineering Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will contribute to software engineering tasks, participate in verification activities, and learn about the software product life cycle within the avionics team.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to software engineering requirements capture and analysis with emphasis on verifiability and test approach

Conduct software verification activities (test case and procedure creation and debug) for embedded software of moderate complexity

Generate and maintain software documentation for the software verification lifecycle artifacts

Understands major Collins Aerospace processes related to software development and verification and applies them to current project

Participate in cross-functional team efforts in definition, integration, verification, and validation of products and sub-systems of moderate complexity

Able to identify the root cause of moderate to complex software issues using appropriate debug and analysis tools

Able to clearly summarize encountered technical software issues to project leadership in a timely fashion

Able to work autonomously with limited oversight from manager

Expand knowledge base on various software and system components to be able to support potential software development tasks

Individual job duties may vary

Qualification

TeamworkInitiativeDesire to learnTenacityAdaptabilityEnergyPassion for successProactiveCollaboration

Required

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred

We value teamwork and team players, those who know how to work with others to accomplish a goal

We value people who demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to learn and grow, tenacity in completing tasks and meeting commitments, and an ability to adapt to change

We value people who show energy and a passion for success in their work

We value proactive self-starters who build sound, collaborative relationships

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

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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