Embedded Products Cybersecurity Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • 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. Have you ever considered working in one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines? The Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team is in need of a Cybersecurity Engineer Intern for Summer 2026. This shared services team supports the development of products throughout the company wherever the customer has a security requirement, or it’s understood that the system will be exposed to cyber threats through its connectivity to or operational use over public networks. Members of the security engineering team help develop cyber-resilient systems by supporting the design and implementation teams to ensure a secure system development lifecycle (SSDLC). We also develop tools and testing techniques as part of integration and verification to help identify residual defects in design or implementation which could result in a vulnerability negatively impacting the confidentiality, availability, or integrity of the system. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role may be eligible for relocation.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or personal projects involving security on embedded systems.
• Embedded system integration and testing.
• IP Networking architectures and concepts.
• Knowledge of version control systems.
• Microsoft Office Tool Suite.
• Solid understanding of fundamental security principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for cybersecurity.
• Strong Python Skills.
• Familiarity with Linux operating system.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols and security architecture.

Responsibilities

• You will be assisting with developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate the robustness of the attack surface.
• You will be assisting with developing threat models and data flow diagrams to ensure data is properly isolated in transit and at rest.
• You will be assisting with implementing mandatory access controls (MAC) through the development of SELinux policies.
• You will participate in code reviews to identify weaknesses in the implementation of security functions.
• You will be assisting with conducting vulnerability assessments of proposed and in-service systems.
• You will develop and improve tools and scripts that improve the efficacy of the Embedded Product Cybersecurity team.

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.
• 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 company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

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