Software Engineering Intern

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 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

Are you motivated to work on a team that supports the backbone of the connected aviation GLOBALink communication system?  

Our strategic unit with Collins, Connected Aviation (CA), provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected aviation ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience.

We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern to support their Networks & Connectivity Engineering (NCE) division located in the Annapolis, Maryland headquarters.  The Software Engineering Intern will participate in the engineering and development of systems and software for the GLOBALink communications system utilized in worldwide aviation communications. Development of GLOBALink products entails customer requirements elicitation, system design, software design, development, followed by unit and integration testing, and finally formal acceptance testing. The successful intern candidate will participate in a team environment across the aforementioned engineering processes/procedures to ensure successful product development utilizing standard waterfall development in a CMMI level 3 organization.

What YOU will do: 

• You will perform full life-cycle software development including designing software solutions; supporting implementation, integration, acceptance testing and deployment.

• You will contribute to highly technical software engineering teams on challenging software upgrades and features.

• You will provide analysis for the decomposition of technical system level requirements into sub-system software requirements and design.

• You will support a large-scale global aviation network infrastructure with heavy design focus in redundancy, high availability, and security.

• You will develop software for air-ground/ground-ground communication, positional data processing, transport/routing/link layer protocols, and remote deployment capabilities.

• You will collaborate closely with system engineering/performance, network engineering, system acceptance and field operation teams.

• You will provide support for product deployment, field monitoring, troubleshooting and operator trainings.

• You will participate in lab/field integration, Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) from domestic US, South America, Europe and Asia.

• You will utilize a mature ISO/SEI CMMI compliant process to produce all work products.

• You will support project leadership, project planning, execution, monitoring and closure activities.

• You will be working collaboratively onsite in our Annapolis, MD facility.

What YOU will learn: 

• You will learn how to design solutions that will drive the next generation of growth for the aviation industry.

• You will learn the aviation market and how communication systems are critical to airline operations.

• You will grow your professional skills by being trained on ACARS and ATN in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) messages.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of the commercial aviation industry.

• Linux, Network Protocols, High Availability and Security.

• The ideal candidate will have experience using disciplined development processes in a team environment.

• Aerospace knowledge and experience. 

• Proven communication and collaboration skills to work across internal and external customers (government and commercial).

Learn More and 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, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to 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, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing 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? Join our Avionics team today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* 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 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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