Network Systems Engineering Intern- Onsite

Prattwhitney; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Annapolis, MD is seeking a network security-focused engineer to join the ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) engineering team. You will help design, develop, test and evaluate security solutions for a world-wide private network connecting aviation and transportation customers; onsite collaboration with corporate security teams.

The role emphasizes threat analysis, risk mitigation, information assurance, and post-fielding support for L2/L3 operations in a high-availability environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM required by start date.
• Experience with IP networks and network management concepts.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with engineering reliability and availability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and evaluate network security solutions for AGN.
• Collaborate with Corporate Security Teams on security strategy.
• Capture, analyze, decompose and create requirements for infrastructure security systems.
• Perform threat and vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation.
• Provide post-fielding support for L2/L3 issues in a multi-routing network.

Skills

IP Networks

Network Security

Threat Analysis

Cloud Security

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

WAFs

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-MD-ANNAPOLIS-906 ~ 2551 Riva Rd ~ BLDG 906 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

The ARINC GLOBAL Network (AGN) system is comprised of several private data centers and connects to the far reaches of the globe, in almost every country providing aviation, airport, government, and transportation connectivity. AGN provides private networking in a highly reliable, secure and available world-wide network architecture for Collins Aerospace IMS mission critical aviation, transportation, and airports customers. The successful intern will serve as a member of the AGN Network Engineering team responsible for and engaging in the design, development, testing and evaluation of network security and communication technologies, products, and solutions in support of the ARINC Global Network. Candidate must have some familiarity with cybersecurity/security methodologies and concepts and technologies as they apply to network and cloud infrastructures. The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Corporate Security Teams for the planning, development, implementation and management of the overall AGN system security strategy. Candidate must be highly motivated, able to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently. You will serve as a technical member on projects that contain moderate to highly complex environments, utilizing high availability concepts. You will collaborate with other members of the Engineering team in the development of technical design solutions. You will capture, analyze, decompose and create requirements for infrastructure security systems, products and subsystems of moderate complexity. You will use an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on customer needs and business requirements, to design, develop, document, test and maintain network security systems ranging from the straightforward to moderately complex. You will conduct threat and vulnerability analysis, risk mitigation, information assurance, penetration testing. You will apply Security/Cybersecurity methodologies to network and systems design to provide secure services that support business requirements and ensure information security. You will provide post-fielding support, resolving operational issues involving L2 and L3, in a multi-routing network infrastructure. You will be working collaboratively onsite in our Annapolis, MD facility.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn how to design solutions and lead innovative software-based systems that will drive the next generation of growth for the aviation industry.
• You will learn about the aviation market and how communication systems are critical to airline operations.
• You will learn to develop solutions with cross-discipline engineering teams.
• You will learn engineering in a critical, high-availability system.
• You will learn how to configure and install various network security devices and services (e.g., stateful firewalls, web application firewalls (WAFs), SIEM, AA, IDS/IPS, DDoS, Anti-Malware/Anti-Virus Protection).

Qualifications

You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date. Experience in IP Networks, and network management concepts. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer Ability to adapt to changing priorities and maintain a productive and committed work effort, meeting deadlines and managing workload. Must be able to use independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities most of the time, under general supervision. Experience with engineering reliability and availability.

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
• 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. 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.

Salary and Benefits

• The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.