Cyber/EW Research Developer, Intern (Onsite)

RTX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies seeks motivated students and engineers to join its cyber and EW research teams. You'll develop cyber capabilities, investigate cyber-physical systems, and build sensitive software stacks while collaborating across disciplines. Travel overnight for select projects is required.

Eligibility includes pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/Math, 40-hour summer commitment, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week during summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation cyber capabilities
• Create or investigate new types of cyber physical systems
• Develop exploits, implants, payloads, and communication stacks based on extensive reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and software development
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results
• Operationalize software through extensive testing, documentation, and integration with other systems
• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations
• Overnight travel required for certain projects

Skills

C

C++

Python

Security fundamentals

Signal processing

Linux

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Math (pursuing)

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

BinaryNinja

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MD-COLUMBIA-720 ~ 9861 Broken Land Pkwy ~ BBN COLUMBIA, Ste 400

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

For over 70 years, RTX BBN Technologies (BBN) has solved challenging problems through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. BBN’s Non-Kinetic Capabilities and Technologies team leverages computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, and physics to tackle customer challenges in electromagnetic warfare (EW), communications, cybersecurity, cyberspace operations, networking, and RF domains for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers.

BBN is looking for creative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated, scientists, engineers, and developers who want to create, contribute to, and grow cutting-edge research projects for offensive and defensive cyber and EW operations.

What you will do:

• Develop next-generation cyber capabilities

• Create or investigate new types of cyber physical systems

• Develop exploits, implants, payloads, and communication stacks based on extensive reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, and software development

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results

• Operationalize software through extensive testing, documentation, and integration with other systems

• Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations

• Overnight travel required for certain projects
  

What you will learn:

• How a collaborative and collegial environment accelerates state‑of‑the‑art research

• How a technically skilled group of research scientists can mentor, listen, and help refine your vision and strategy

• How business development, program management, contracting, finance, and HR functions support mission success

• How access to RTX resources can help transition capabilities and drive them toward fielding

• How to work with a leadership team deeply experienced in government R&D

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Availability to work 40 hours per week during summer 2027.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with C, C++, and / or Python.
• Experience with reverse engineering using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja.
• Knowledge of security fundamentals (cryptography, confidentiality/integrity/availability, etc.).
• Experience with signal processing fundamentals.
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• Ability to obtain a clearance.

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 ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 attendselect 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. _

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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, and 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 window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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