Software Engineering Intern-(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

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 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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, provides technologically advanced and mission‑critical solutions for customers across the defense and commercial aerospace sectors. The Maritime Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) organization supports the U.S. Navy’s GPS‑Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS), a next‑generation real‑time navigation data fusion and distribution system for surface platforms.

We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to join the GPNTS program team. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers to learn modern software engineering practices, contribute to real project activities, and gain exposure to Agile development, DevSecOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines. This is an onsite role offering mentorship, hands‑on experience, and the opportunity to support systems used by U.S. Navy surface ships.

What You Will Do
• Support development and enhancement of software features for the U.S. Navy’s GPNTS navigation data fusion system
• Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and basic issue investigation
• Help develop and run automated tests within CI/CD workflows
• Contribute to software documentation, interface descriptions, and design review preparations
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews
• Learn and apply secure coding principles and DevSecOps‑aligned workflows
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams to support software integration
• Maintain project documentation for configuration management and engineering reviews

What You Will Learn
• How mission‑critical software is developed, tested, and deployed in a defense environment
• Fundamentals of Agile development and real‑world cross‑functional teamwork
• DevSecOps concepts including secure coding, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines
• Linux‑based development environments, tools, and workflows
• Software lifecycle practices including design documentation, interface definition, and technical reviews
• How navigation sensors, data fusion techniques, and PNT systems enable Fleet operations
• How multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, systems, hardware, test) work together on large programs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related STEM field
• Foundational experience with one or more programming languages (C, C++, Python, or Java)
• Basic understanding of software development fundamentals and version control
• Familiarity with Linux environments or basic command‑line usage
• Exposure to Agile development concepts through coursework or project work
 

Qualifications We Prefer
• Academic or project experience with embedded systems, networking, or real‑time software
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts or tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins
• Exposure to secure coding concepts or DevSecOps practices
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• Linux development experience,