2026 Intern - Software Engineer Platform Intern - Onsite (CO)

Software Platform Intern

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Aurora CO. is seeking a Software Platform Intern to join our distinguished team to support development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of state-of-the-art systems for unique customer missions. These systems will collect, process, and disseminate intelligence and other data about specific areas/targets of interest in support of our national defense.

Intern candidates will be supporting a distributed automated platform for compute, network, and storage infrastructure by providing custom automation services for feature deployment in a large high-performance environment leveraging both cloud and traditional data center technologies.

What You Will Do:

• Support infrastructure/DevOps build and automation activities utilizing programming/scripting skills (Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, and Java) and continuous integration / continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Provide basic support in the development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment, or subsystem level), external and internal interfaces, and other systems engineering work products/artifacts.
• Integrate multiple software and hardware subsystems.
• Apply technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to solve problems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent (STEM) and will be at minimum Junior, Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.
• Experience with Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Ability to apply basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience and understanding of programming concepts and development/scripting skills using Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, Java with the ability to pick up any language quickly.
• Experience with Cloud APIs – AWS, Rackspace, OpenStack
• Experience with Chef Configuration Management tool.
• Understanding or knowledge of DevOps processes.
• Knowledge of automation (pipeline is a plus)
• Knowledge of Ansible is also preferred.
• Exposure to integration of software and hardware subsystems.
• Exposure to security engineering concepts and practices.
• Exposure to the software development life cycle.
• Ability to work in a multi discipline team environment.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is desired. (Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts).

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.

The salary range for this role is $37,000 - $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.

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.