Software Developer Intern - 2025

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Nightwing is seeking a Developer Intern for the summer of 2025, supporting the High Consequence Missions (HCM) business area in Dulles, Virginia.  As a Developer Intern, you will work with our development team to contribute to real-world projects, gaining exposure to both front-end and back-end development.  You will have the opportunity to develop your coding skills, collaborate in a professional setting, and learn how web applications are built and maintained.

This is a HYBRID Position.

No relocation assistance available.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of Ruby on Rails applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end features

- Write clean, efficient Ruby code for server-side logic and implement business functionality

- Build and enhance front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

- Work with relational databases like PostgreSQL

- Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues in both the front-end and back-end code

- Collaborate with team members to understand and implement project requirements

- Learn and apply Agile development practices by participating in sprints, stand-ups, and code reviews

Requirements

- Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

- Have programming experience (in a class, for fun, or at a job)

- Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

- Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL

- Strong desire to learn and improve coding skills.

- Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with a team

- GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 grade scale

- Must be a U.S. Citizen and willing/able to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

- Exposure to any MVC (Model-View-Controller) web framework (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Django, ASP.NET, Laravel). Our team uses Ruby on Rails

- Prior experience with any web development framework or language through personal projects, coursework, or internships

- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

- Exposure to Agile methodologies and an interest in working within a structured development process.

- Knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery for building interactive user interfaces

Benefits

- Gain practical, hands-on experience working with Ruby on Rails in a professional setting

- Learn from experienced developers through mentorship, code reviews, and pair programming

- Work on meaningful projects that contribute to the companys success and impact real users

- Develop a solid foundation in full-stack web development that will be beneficial for future career opportunities

- Exposure to Agile development practices and tools that are widely used in the industry

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Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team

The salary range for this role is - . 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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