Software Engineer Intern

Date Posted:

2025-09-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO210: 9970 Federal Drive, Colo Spr 9970 Federal Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80921 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Join Collins Aerospace as a Software Engineer Intern. As an intern, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers exceptional services and goods globally. In this on-site internship, you'll engage with cutting-edge tools and processes, gaining valuable experience in software engineering. Start your career journey and contribute to system engineering initiatives while working in a flexible and supportive environment. This is a full-time position from June - August 2026. You will work 40 hours per week during core business hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm MST.

What You Will Do:

• As an Intern you will be paired with more experienced engineers in performing software engineering.

• This position is for a summer intern to support the C2BMC with the Regional Apps Resource Management Area on the C2BMC program. The selected candidate will be given tasks appropriate for their level and will work with mentors to develop their skills as needed.

• Coordinate with software development task orders supporting the C2BMC Next Program.

• No travel requirements.

What You Will Learn:

• Hands-on experience in Software Engineering.

• Gain experience with Software Development; or Software Testing; or Software Integration.

• Gain experience using Java and C++, and additional areas like Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Security, and Operating Systems.

• How to create and manage software engineering reports, analyze data, and drive compliance.

• Exposure to Software Engineering and DOD Systems.

• Decision support and tactical instruction in a professional setting.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Pursuing a degree in System Engineering, Aerospace, or Computer Science.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaboration and initiative.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience with advanced SE analytics tools

• Demonstrated adaptability and innovation in problem-solving.

• Prior experience or coursework related to systems engineering.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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

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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