Software Engineering Co-Op (Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineering COOP to join our team and gain hands-on experience in developing software for cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. As part of this cooperative education opportunity, you will be exposed to the full software development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers. This position will focus on operating systems, networking protocols, software integration, and Java-based development for mission-critical applications.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). This position will be hybrid at the Aguadilla site. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the design and implementation of software applications in Java and C/C++.

• Contribute to the development and integration of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, IPSec, MACsec, and TLS.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software.

• Participate in Agile Scrum development activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

• Develop and execute software test plans and procedures to validate system functionality.

• Assist in CI/CD software development efforts to streamline code integration and deployment.

• Explore and modify Linux kernel configurations to meet specific project requirements.

• Support the development of RESTConf interfaces and other communication protocols.

• Participate in peer code reviews and contribute to the identification and resolution of defects.

What You Will Learn:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to address technical challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Learn and apply software development best practices in a real-world engineering environment.

• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation, including test plans and design specifications.

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.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Python development for scripting or testing purposes.

• Familiarity with real-time operating systems and multi-threaded applications.

• Exposure to Agile Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

• Understanding of networking protocols such as IPSec, MACsec, or TLS.

• Experience with Java frameworks and libraries for application development.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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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