Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-08-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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.

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered who might be looking back?  Well, wonder no more!  Raytheon Engineering in RTX Technologies creates communications and monitoring systems to keep America’s troops safe with real-time data and information.  Our dynamic and diverse engineers develop demanding, trusted, superior solutions to make the world a safer place.

We are looking for Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering team in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles.  

The Raytheon Software Engineering organization is seeking enthusiastic and highly capable software engineering interns in programs developing real time embedded software in the Gen 4 Tactical Airborne Radar area.  The ideal candidate will employ Raytheon software development processes.

What You Will Do

• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.  Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.

• Analyze technical problems and provide innovative solutions

• Work effectively and contribute during various phases of the software development life-cycle

• Participate in development efforts of real-time embedded software

• Drive towards meeting technical goals

• Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across multiple disciplines and functional areas

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session. 

• Developing software utilizing C/C++, Python, Ada or related tools/languages 

• Knowledge of real time embedded software development

• Solid academic & technical background in computer science / software engineering

• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance.  Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• U.S. Citizenship is required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Hardware / software integration experience

• Knowledge and Experience with Radar Technology

• Experience with developing and integrating software for Radar systems

• Knowledge in the phases of the software development life-cycle

• Knowledge of Software Development Processes

• Experience with Agile and Continuous Integration methodologies

What We Offer:

• 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

Learn More & Apply Now!

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://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.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 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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