Cyber Research Internship (Summer 2027) - Cedar Rapids, IA

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assembly language (any of x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).
• Experience with reverse engineering using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja.
• Knowledge of security fundamentals (cryptography, confidentiality/integrity/availability, etc.).
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).

What We Offer

• 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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.