Cyber Research Internship; Summer ; Onsite
Listed on 2026-10-01
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IT/Tech
Unix/Linux
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35
Th St NE ~ BLDG 166
Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
What You Will Do:Join a team that is defending and pen-testing computer systems and networks. Reverse engineer software, malware, and system architectures. Learn strategies for both free form thinking and disciplined application. Hone your oral and written presentation skills. Work with extraordinarily skilled team members, from project leadership to fellow interns.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with C/C++ or Python.
- Experience with assembly language (any of x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).
- Experience with reverse engineering using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/Binary Ninja.
- Knowledge of security fundamentals (cryptography, confidentiality/integrity/availability, etc.).
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).
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.
- 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
- holidays
The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.
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