Software Platform Internship (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) in Richardson TX. is seeking a Software Platform Intern to join our distinguished team to support development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of state-of-the-art systems for unique customer missions. These systems will collect, process, and disseminate intelligence and other data about specific areas/targets of interest in support of our national defense. 

This position will be filled as “Onsite” at the Raytheon Facility located in Richardson TX.

Are you ready to contribute to cutting-edge technology in aerospace and defense? As a SW Platform Intern you will play a vital role in supporting distributed automated platforms for compute, network, and storage infrastructure. You will help deliver custom automation services for feature deployment in high-performance environments, leveraging both cloud and traditional data center technologies. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, advance your skills, and contribute to solutions that make a difference.

What You Will Do

• Support infrastructure and DevOps build and automation activities using programming and scripting skills (Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, and Java).

• Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of operations concepts, requirements, and systems engineering artifacts.

• Integrate multiple software and hardware subsystems to ensure seamless functionality.

• Utilize continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes.

• Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve routine technical problems.

• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve project goals.

• Leverage cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for platform optimization.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session. 

• Experience applying basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

• Experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued DoD: 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 programming concepts and development/scripting skills using Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, or Java.

• Experience with cloud APIs such as AWS, Rackspace, and OpenStack.

• Experience with Chef Configuration Management tools.

• Knowledge of DevOps processes and automation pipelines.

• Familiarity with Ansible and security engineering concepts.

• Exposure to software and hardware subsystem integration.

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.

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.

• Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production