2026 Intern – Software Engineer Intern - CO

Raytheon is currently hiring for Software Engineering Interns during the Summer of 2026. Interns typically work on satellite ground systems and related software projects. Some previous activities in these positions have involved implementing AI/ML processing tools, developing software algorithms, modeling complex satellite systems, simulating systems to understand mission performance, performing system trade studies, improving software efficiency, and developing production software as part of an Agile software development team.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems

• Research advanced software technologies

• Work with talented teams of engineers, architects, and leaders in an Agile environment

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architecture, AWS web services, and microservice software design

• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques

• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense project

• Satellite ground system technologies

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post-Graduate by the start of Summer 2026 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major

• Experience developing object-oriented software using C++ or Java

• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile development

• Experience developing software using Python

• Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud

• Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Interest in satellite ground system software and related technologies such as mission management, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, and flight dynamics models

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.