Secure System Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Product Cybersecurity Engineering team is seeking a Secure System Engineer Intern for Summer 2027. The team provides cybersecurity support for product development across the company when customers have security requirements or systems face cyber threats through connectivity or operation over public networks. Team members support design and implementation teams in following a Secure System Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), and develop tools and testing techniques for integration and verification to identify defects that could affect a system’s confidentiality, availability, or integrity. The intern will assist with cybersecurity engineering for embedded products, including security testing, threat modeling, access-control implementation, code review, vulnerability assessment, and development of tools and scripts. This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under the program/contract; the posting also states that applicants must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident. The internship provides practical experience with the Collins Aerospace Secure Systems Development Lifecycle, cybersecurity engineering operations, security testing with an emphasis on fuzzing, Python automation, threat modeling, and securing data through isolation and access controls. The posted salary range is $37,000–$82,000. Relocation is eligible. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and incentive compensation, subject to business-unit and position-specific terms.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session.
Solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles.
High proficiency in Python programming.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
Basic knowledge of network protocols and secure architectures.
U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract; the posting also says applicants must be a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and a demonstrated passion for the field.
Coursework or personal projects focused on embedded systems security.
Experience with embedded system integration and testing.
Understanding of IP networking architectures and concepts.
Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Tool Suite.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and executing fuzzing and penetration tests to evaluate attack-surface robustness.
Develop threat models and data flow diagrams to ensure data is properly isolated in transit and at rest.
Implement mandatory access controls through development of SELinux policies.
Participate in code reviews to identify weaknesses in security-function implementations.
Conduct vulnerability assessments on proposed and in-service systems.
Develop and improve tools and scripts to enhance the Embedded Product Cybersecurity team’s effectiveness.