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Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

RTX Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It is one of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers globally by revenue and market capitalization.

RTX

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 37k-82k USD

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Date Posted:

2026-02-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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. 

Would you like to engineer software that provides businesses actionable, aviation data and allows family & friends to track their loved ones when traveling?

FlightAware, part of Collins Aerospace, has built the world's leading aviation software platform, processing over 300+ million incoming messages an hour from almost 40,000 individual data feeds—more than 5 terabytes a day and growing! We provide the best, most complete, and most accurate real-time flighttracking service and are proud to have built a wide variety of successful products on this foundation that have become central to the aviation industry at large. FlightAware is looking for a software engineering intern who is excited about what we're doing—you don't need to know anything about the flight tracking ecosystem, but you should be excited to learn and if you happen to be an aviation enthusiast, you’ll fit right in!

As a FlightAware intern, you’ll be a full team member within a highly collaborative, ambitious, and future-reaching organization. Our engineering group champions intellectual curiosity, openness, and industryleading technical innovation. We invest in building excellent internal tooling and engineering support to create a productive and highly effective team that anticipates the future and leads by example. Our Engineering blog (Angle of Attack ) has posts from almost every wing (i.e. team) within FlightAware and gives a glimpse at the type of work each team does. If you would like to learn more about what our past interns have accomplished, visit My 2025 FlightAware Internship & 2024 Intern Summer Projects.

Regardless of role, we expect excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all hires at FlightAware. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently. This is a full-time internship, scheduled for May/June - August 2026 (approximately 12 weeks).

What You Will Do:

  • Work on a focused project to teach you the fundamentals of the software development lifecycle and give you an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
  • Develop new and innovative technology in an agile environment that solves interesting problems.
  • Collaborate with the brightest technical minds in building software products while leveraging advanced technology, researching groundbreaking concepts, and influencing new ideas to transform the aviation ecosystem.
  • Learn alongside our industry’s most talented engineers and receive focused mentorship and guidance. We work in teams to solve problems, explore new technologies, and learn from one another.
  • Attend daily team standup meetings and have regular one-on-one check-ins with your leader and mentor.

What You Will Learn:

  • You will learn how to create and code appropriate solutions from broadly described challenges.
  • You will apply theoretical knowledge you’ve learned about software languages and systems during your education in a professional setting.
  • You will gain experience working in a fast-paced workplace to produce highquality, tested software.
  • You will have opportunity for advanced learning, to upgrade your skills and evolve as a developing software engineer.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Academic and/or prior work experience with programming languages, including functional languages.
  • Completed coursework in core computer science concepts such as objectoriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
  • An obsession with writing elegant, high-quality, well-tested code; ideally languages such as Rust, Go, & Python.
  • Ability to analyze complex issues, reason, think critically, and synthesize information.
  • Flexible mindset and demonstrated ability to grow skillset and work across a robust and varied technology stack.

Learn More & Apply Now

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensiveportfolioandexpertiseto solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems,sensorsand fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That meanswe’rehelping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines,airportsand military personnel connected and informed. Andwe’reproviding industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career?Joinour Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote:Employees who areworking inRemote roleswill work primarilyoffsite (from home). An employeemay be expectedto travel to the site locationas needed.(*Positionis remote;however, if youlive within areasonable commuteof a Collinssite with othercolleagues youinteract with, your manager willdiscusswhether there is adegreeof onsite presence associated with thisrole.)

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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. 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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Our customers in the aerospace and defense sectors face increasingly complex challenges that demand innovative and resilient solutions. From ensuring national security and enabling safe global travel to advancing space exploration, the stakes are incredibly high. That's why RTX is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We understand that progress isn't inevitable; it's initiated by relentlessly asking tough questions and discovering groundbreaking answers. This commitment drives us to develop advanced systems and services that empower our commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Every day, our global team of over 185,000 employees across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon works as one to solve the hardest problems in these critical industries. Whether it's manufacturing cutting-edge aircraft engines, developing sophisticated avionics and aerostructures, creating robust cybersecurity solutions, or producing guided missiles and air defense systems, our focus remains on delivering capabilities that make a tangible difference. For instance, an aircraft carrying our technology takes flight every second of every day, and approximately half of the world's population is protected by our defense products. We support 90% of all U.S. Department of Defense and commercial space launches and help ensure the safety and efficiency of 11 million air travel passengers daily. Our customers rely on us for solutions that span from the seabed to space, ensuring they have the most advanced capabilities to counter threats and achieve their missions. We are committed to advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems, and creating innovations that take us deeper into space, because the progress we make matters.

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Company-sponsored outings

An office perk.

Remote work program

Part of the company culture.

Employee stock purchase plan

Available as a financial benefit.

Charitable contribution matching

Available as a financial benefit.

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Company size

5000+ employees

Founded in

2020

Chief executive officer

Christopher T. Calio

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