Cyber Defense Research Intern – Summer 2027

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking students for internships and co-ops in cybersecurity at Cedar Rapids, IA. You will join a team defending and pen-testing computer systems and networks, reverse engineer software, malware, and system architectures.

You will learn strategies for both free-form thinking and disciplined application, while honing your presentation skills. Qualified candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or STEM, with at least 60 credits; experience in C/C++ or

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bachelor’s in CS/CE or STEM

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / STEM major

60 credit hours by start of internship

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

BinaryNinja

Job description

RTX is seeking students for internships and co-ops in cybersecurity at Cedar Rapids, IA. You will join a team defending and pen-testing computer systems and networks, reverse engineer software, malware, and system architectures.

You will learn strategies for both free-form thinking and disciplined application, while honing your presentation skills. Qualified candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or STEM, with at least 60 credits; experience in C/C++ or