Cyber Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted

2026-08-31

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-166 ~ 855 35Th 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 related field. 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 El