Aerospace IT Co‑op: Systems & Data Center Admin

RTX; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX's BBN team invites a spring/summer co-op positioned in Cambridge, MA to gain hands-on experience in IT operations. You will write scripts, install and configure server hardware, and assist end users under mentor guidance, while collaborating with engineers and vendors on complex problems.

The role emphasizes Linux/Windows desktop support, data center upkeep, and documentation. On-site work within commuting distance of Cambridge is required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field throughout the duration of the co‑op session.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts to streamline and automate daily processes.
• Maintain data center operations, including verifying server and equipment health status.
• Organize the data center and manage the disposition of retired servers.
• Support servers and desktops running Linux, Windows, or macOS operating systems.
• Organize and maintain the IT document repository.
• Conduct research and evaluate products.
• Diagnose and resolve everyday IT issues for users.
• Stage and deploy IT equipment.

Skills

Scripting

Windows 11 admin

PC hardware repair

Linux familiarity

IT infrastructure basics

Education

B.S. IT/CIS

Job description

RTX's BBN team invites a spring/summer co-op positioned in Cambridge, MA to gain hands-on experience in IT operations. You will write scripts, install and configure server hardware, and assist end users under mentor guidance, while collaborating with engineers and vendors on complex problems.

The role emphasizes Linux/Windows desktop support, data center upkeep, and documentation. On-site work within commuting distance of Cambridge is required.