Secure System Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation2 months ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate attack-surface robustness.
- Develop threat models and data-flow diagrams to isolate data in transit and at rest.
- Implement mandatory access controls through SELinux policy development.
- Participate in code reviews to identify weaknesses in security-function implementations.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments on proposed and in-service systems.
- Develop and improve Python tools and scripts for the Embedded Product Cybersecurity team.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline through completion of the internship or co-op session.
- Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship or co-op session.
- Must have a solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles and high proficiency in Python.
- Must be familiar with Linux operating systems and have basic knowledge of network protocols and secure architectures.
- Preferred qualifications include embedded systems security coursework or projects, embedded system integration and testing experience, IP networking knowledge, Git knowledge, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
- U.S. citizenship or qualifying U.S. person status is required.
Benefits
- Onsite Summer 2027 internship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Relocation eligible.
- Eligible hired applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- The role may include eligibility for incentive compensation programs depending on position and applicable agreement.
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.