RTX · 15 hours ago
2026 Intern - Raytheon Systems Security - Onsite - Tucson, AZ
US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37K/yr - $82K/yrRTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a 2026 Intern for their Systems Security Engineering team to develop solutions that protect technology advantages for the Warfighter, focusing on cybersecurity and anti-tamper requirements.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supporting the development of cybersecurity / anti-tamper requirements, design and architecture artifacts, plans, and policies
Defining security development and test efforts implementation of security controls of networking devices, databases, operating systems, and hardware and software component
Understanding and integrating cybersecurity development activities
Performing analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
Conducting technical and nontechnical trade studies
Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using
DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as ACAS, STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker, and HBSS
Apply written and oral communication skills
Participate in the design and development of systems
Qualification
Required
Must be pursuing a BS (or higher) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum, entering their Junior, Senior, or Post Graduate standing level by the start of Summer 2026
Applied engineering experience or coursework with exposure in one or more of the following domains: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware development, Systems Integration and/or Test, ASIC development, Cybersecurity, System Security, Digital Electronics design or similar work history
The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Preferred
Cyber Security or Program Protection experience and / or course work
3.00 cumulative GPA required
Active Department of Defense clearance
Past work experience (professional or academic) interacting with multidisciplinary teams of system design professionals including electrical, mechanical, software and logistics engineers
Experience in design, development and fielding of secure systems for military applications: 'relevant experience' is knowledge of a broad array of program protection concepts, reverse engineering tools and techniques, failure analysis, and cryptography
Detailed understanding of and experience in engineering security solutions for Government customers
Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations after synthesizing or generating technical materials from multidisciplinary sources
Matlab and/or C++ experience
Modeling and Simulation experience
Experience with model-based systems engineering
Ability to visualize system functionality, to create block diagrams, and to analyze system performance
Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance
Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure with respect to command and control, telemetry, flight test, ISR, fixed wing, and/or rotary wing systems
Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
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
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
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
Recent News
2026-02-02
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