Cybersecurity Battlespace Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Collins Aerospace is seeking a cyber engineering student knowledgeable in embedded system and communication platform design to support a portfolio of research and development activities within our Applied Research & Technology organization. The responsibility of this role is to advanced cybersecurity research. The person in this role should be self-motivated and be able to serve as a technical contributor to new research and innovations in the communications security space. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the threat analysis of mission- and safety-critical platforms, vulnerability analysis technologies, emerging security research, operational technology and embedded systems.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Must be a commutable distance to Cedar Rapids, IA to work an onsite schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate software in C++, Python, Rust, and/or Java languages
• Work closely with cross-functional research teams to evaluate the effectiveness of early software prototypes
• Present research accomplishments in the form of a demonstration and written publication

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED