Network Engineering Intern
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Engineering
Job Details
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret
Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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.
This position is for a summer intern to support the Network and Enterprise Services Product Teams on C2
BMC in Colorado Springs, CO. The selected candidate will be given tasks appropriate for their level and will work with mentors to develop their skills as needed.
- Perform assignments in technical/engineering organizations while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
- Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls).
- Perform routine network updates, backups, and maintenance tasks.
- Work closely with IT teams, software developers, and other departments to ensure the network supports all business functions efficiently.
- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
- Must have taken basic IT courses that focus on the function and use cases for devices such as routers, switches, servers, storage, and/or firewalls.
- Additionally, must have taken a course on systems/software engineering fundamentals.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Familiarity with Agile development cycle.
- Hands-on experience with creating, loading, or troubleshooting network configurations a plus.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance prior to the start date is required.
- Having an 8570 IAT II compliant certification at start is desired.
- 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. - Relocation Eligibility
Salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
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
- 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.
RTX anticipates the application…
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