2026 Intern – Software Engineer Intern

Date Posted:

2025-11-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA806: 8650 Balboa Avenue San Diego 8650 Balboa Avenue San Antonio Building, San Diego, CA, 92123 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

This position is for an Intern who will be entering their Junior, Senior, or Post-Graduate year by the start of Summer 2026.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems.  Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensors, guidance, and flight control processing features to complete the mission.  The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle.  Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers.  Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology.

Our engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for the U.S. Government.  Experience all aspects of a software development life cycle as a member of a fast-paced agile team on the leading edge of: 

•    Real-time systems design
•    Command and Control systems
•    Machine Learning and Autonomous Systems
•    Cyber Security
•    DevOps technologies and methods

We encourage curious, creative problem solvers to join our team of bright, dedicated software craftspeople in designing and implementing highly innovative systems.  You will learn advanced software engineering practices and apply new technologies to develop next generation capabilities and help keep our country safe. 

This position is on-site in San Diego, CA.

What You Will Do: 
You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with the development, deployment, implementation, and support of unit testing, integration testing and regression testing of our system. This will include Whitebox, Blackbox, boundary, parameter and exception testing.

What You Will Learn: 
•    Software unit test methodology for Mission Critical software components
•    Modern agile software engineering practices like DevSecOps and their associated tools (Jira, Gitlab, Confluence, etc.)

Qualifications You Must Have: ​

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and will be at minimum Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.
• Experience with Java program language
• Experience with Code Development Tools: VSCode, Maven, Junit5, Mockito
• Experience programming within the Linux environment.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued clearance.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Software engineering project experience in a team.
• Experience with Code Development Tools/Languages: python, Go, C++, googletest
• Experience with Docker Containerized Development Tools: Docker/Docker Compose or Kubernetes/Helm
•  Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
•  3.4+ cumulative GPA desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and leaders in a team environment.
• Candidates should have good writing skills that involve the ability to observe, capture precise information and review content for accuracy and clarity.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!
* 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.
 

Additional Details:
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

Clearance Information:

This position requires 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 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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