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RTX · 13 hours ago

Summer 2026: Network Research Intern (Onsite)

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$42K/yr - $88K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

RTX is a leading company in engineering secure, intelligent networks for critical national security missions. They are seeking a Network Research Intern to contribute to the design, analysis, and prototyping of innovative network architectures and tools, working alongside technology leaders and researchers on complex real-world problems.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Join BBN’s Network and Cyber Technologies group to design, analyze, and prototype innovative network architectures, tools, and techniques

Explore the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI/ML for dynamic network control, advanced threat detection, and performance optimization

Design reliable, fault-tolerant networks for coordinating swarms of drones, satellites, and other vehicles in contested environments

Prototype and test novel algorithms to improve network infrastructure security, resilience, and mobility for future applications

Contribute to foundational research in areas like quantum networking, cyber-physical system security, and novel signal processing to push the boundaries of network science

Qualification

Programming experienceSystems-level programmingStatistical techniquesTeam-based software developmentSignal processing fundamentalsLinux developmentLeadership activitiesTeamwork

Required

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline

Solid foundational programming experience in a language such as Java, Python, R, Rust, C, C++, or Go

Ability to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks during Summer 2026, onsite at our Cambridge, Massachusetts location

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

Preferred

PhD candidate

Teamwork and leadership activities (e.g., sports teams, engineering clubs, performing groups, or service organizations)

Team-based software development (e.g., git and Jira)

Systems-level programming languages like Rust, C, or C++, Scripting and automation (e.g., shell scripting, Python), and Containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

Understanding of signal processing fundamentals, networking protocols, or security concepts

Statistical or analytic techniques for large datasets (including e.g., MATLAB, matplotlib)

Development experience in a Linux environment

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922