Date Posted:
2026-09-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-905 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 905
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
What You Will Do
ARINCDirect, part of the Connected Aviation Solutions unit of Collins Aerospace, provides planning, scheduling, and connectivity solutions that empower thousands of aircraft operations every day. The Flight Planning team builds web and iOS software that enables pilots to efficiently plan and manage flight operations.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work with experienced engineers to develop and enhance full-stack applications and backend services supporting the ARINCDirect's Flight Planning experience. This is a hands-on opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world software engineering challenges.
What You Will Learn
- Develop full-stack application features using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Design, implement, and integrate APIs and backend services.
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Create and enhance Grafana observability metrics to monitor application health and performance.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery.
- Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners in an Agile development environment.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
- Experience with Python and JavaScript/TypeScript through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Experience with version control software such as Github or GitLab.
- Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience developing full-stack or web applications.
- Experience building or consuming REST APIs.
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
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.
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.
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.
