Intern: Summer 2026 - SQL Database & Back-End Developer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-CTC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG CTC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ 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.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

We’re seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, Back-End Developer to support our team in designing, rebuilding and optimizing an existing SQL database system. This is a hands-on opportunity to work with real data, contribute to meaningful internal tools, and sharpen your full‑stack development skills. This internship is a great opportunity to strengthen your technical skills while working with experienced developers on a business-critical application.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and optimizing backend services and APIs
• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models
• Support backend development using Python and/or Java
• Support integration with front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Help build and maintain APIs and server-side logic
• Participate in debugging, testing, and code reviews
• Document database structures, processes, and updates
• Learn best practices in software development, security, and performance optimization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures
• Interest in backend development and problem-solving

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exposure to relational database systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Experience with Git or other version control tools
• Understanding of REST APIs
• Coursework or personal projects involving backend or database development
• Curiosity about cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to collaborate, ask questions, and learn quickly
• Minimum GPA of 3.0  

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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 c