System Administrator Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is seeking an IT intern to support onsite data center operations and user IT requests in Middletown, RI. You will assist with server hardware, networking, and cross-team collaboration to resolve technical challenges.

You will gain hands-on experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS environments, automation scripting, and IT documentation while contributing to security and infrastructure projects in a fast-paced defense tech setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in IT or related field and enrolled through internship.
• Experience in Windows 10 administration preferred.
• Knowledge of PC hardware repair for laptops, desktops, and servers.
• Understanding of Linux distributions (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows Server.
• Experience with scripting and automation.
• Basic IT infrastructure, security, and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure server hardware and networking equipment.
• Assist end users with hardware and software needs.
• Collaborate with engineering staff, vendors, and stakeholders to solve technical challenges.
• Automate routine IT tasks with scripts.
• Manage data center operations and verify server health.
• Provide support for servers and desktops running Linux, Windows, or macOS.
• Organize and maintain IT document repository.
• Research and evaluate IT products.

Skills

Scripting and automation

Windows 10 administration

PC hardware repair

Linux administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

CentOS

Ubuntu

Windows Server

Windows 10

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-RI-MIDDLETOWN-201 ~ 127 John Clarke Rd ~ BBN MIDDLETOWN, Ste 3 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

What You Will Do

As an intern, you will work both independently and collaboratively with our full-time team to support various IT operations. Your responsibilities will include installing and configuring server hardware and networking equipment, assisting end users with hardware and software needs, and collaborating with engineering staff, external vendors, and other stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges.

Automating routine tasks by developing scripts and improving efficiency.

Managing data center operations, including verifying server and equipment health, organizing resources, and overseeing the disposition of retired servers.

Providing support for servers and desktops running Linux, Windows, or macOS operating systems.

Organizing and maintaining the IT document repository.

Conducting research and evaluating IT products.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field of study and actively enrolled through the duration of the internship.

We Prefer

• Experience in the administration of Windows 10 operating systems.

• Knowledge of PC hardware repair, including laptops, desktops, and servers.

• Understanding of additional operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or CentOS), Ubuntu, and Windows Server.

• Experience with scripting and automation.

• Knowledge of basic IT infrastructure services, security, and protocols.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX

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.