2026 Cyber Security Intern Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PA601: 302 Science Park Road Bldg 5A 302 Science Park Road Building 5A State College PA 16803-2214 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Job Summary:

As a member of our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team we want you to develop solutions to protect the Warfighters technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Anti-Tamper (AT) Cyber Security Software Assurance and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems.

This position can be a Junior Senior or Post Graduate Technical Intern based on the candidates qualifications and standing as outlined below:

• (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Junior by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment
• (Senior Technical Intern)- must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Senior by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment
• (Post-Graduate Technical Intern) - must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a graduate degree program (in degree fields listed in Qualifications You Must Have) by start of internship

This is an onsite role

What You Will Do:

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum entering their Junior Senior or Post Graduatestanding 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 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Cyber Security or Program Protection experience and / or course work
• Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
• An 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

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 USD. 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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