Summer 2025, Intern: Cybersecurity (Hybrid, NC)

About the position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vulnerability assessments and remediation efforts
• Research emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies
• Collaborate with the team to update security policies and procedures
• Provide support for user awareness training on cybersecurity best practices

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field discipline with a focus on Cybersecurity and must not graduate before August 2025.
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Prior coursework or personal projects in cybersecurity is a plus

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, and holidays