Summer 2026: Applied Software Engineering Internship (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-02-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Who We Are At

RTX BBN Technologies we invent new science by applying radical cross-disciplinary techniques to prototype systems in order to prove concept viability. This is especially evident in our Physical Systems and Sciences group, located in Middletown/Newport, Rhode Island, where scientists and engineers anticipate the future in both very large and very small-scale scientific systems that often need to survive challenging operational environments.

What You Will Do & Learn

We are seeking qualified and eager interns to become an integral part of this work. You will join a project team designing, analyzing, and prototyping innovative multi-domain system architectures.

You will contribute to creating new algorithms and paradigms in critical areas such as positioning, navigation and timing, communication and networking, and detection and classification within extremely harsh or hostile environments. You will learn strategies for both free form thinking and disciplined application. You will hone your oral and written presentation skills. You will work with extraordinarily skilled team members, from project leadership to fellow interns.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (i.e. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field)
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience in design, simulation, analysis, and/or implementation
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience programming in one or more modern languages (i.e. C, C++, MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience working with circuits and components; knowledge of how to safely solder components and use electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers

Qualifications We Prefer

• Deep and driving curiosity
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience with physical sensors and their electronic interfaces
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience with signal processing fundamentals
• Classroom, project, or prior internship experience with embedded system development in a Linux environment

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 candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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