2026 Intern - Software Engineer Intern - Onsite (CO)

Date Posted:

2026-01-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S77 ~ 16470 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S77

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 without Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions.  Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management.

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.   

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

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