RTX · 1 day ago
2026 Systems Security Engineering Intern - Onsite - Aurora, CO
US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37K/yr - $82K/yrRTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. As a Systems Security Engineering Intern, you will support system security evaluations and troubleshoot integration issues while collaborating with various program teams.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support systems requirement development and analysis
Support activities in our labs and document requirement verifications
Assess implementation of security controls
Integrate systems into customer operational networks
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 tools
Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher) Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degree program
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret with CI Polygraph security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Understanding of Linux operating system and database capabilities
Ability to analyze technical issues and define solutions
Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with computer systems in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
Preferred
Experience or coursework in Cybersecurity or Systems Security Engineering
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
Basic understanding of how satellite ground systems are developed and function
Understanding of system security tools (Tenable, Nessus, Tripwire, Splunk, Symantec Anti-Virus, SonarQube, etc.)
Scripting / software development experience using Python, JavaScript, etc
Strong communication skills including effective writing, verbal and listening skills
Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems
CompTIA Security+ certification
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
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