Systems Security Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ seeks an entry-level candidate to help develop embedded security solutions for the Warfighter. You will work with the Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team on Anti-Tamper, Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management on embedded weapons systems.

The role is onsite in Tucson and requires pursuing a STEM degree with the ability to obtain a security clearance. RTX offers relocation eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree and actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded security solutions to protect the Warfighter's technology advantage leveraging AT, Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems.
• Collaborate with and learn from the Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team during onsite work in Tucson, AZ.

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

This is an Entry Level Role onsite in Tucson, AZ

As a member of our elite Systems Security Engineering (SSE) team, we want you to develop embedded security solutions to protect the Warfighter's technology advantage. Systems Security Engineering creates holistic security solutions leveraging Anti-Tamper (AT), Cyber Security, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management to support Program Protection Implementation on embedded weapons systems.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline, specifically Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior internship, co-op or work experience
• Applied engineering on-the-job experience, research, coursework or projects with exposure in one or more of the following domains: systems engineering, software or firmware development, systems integration and/or test, ASIC development, digital electronics design, model-based systems engineering, or similar work history.
• Experience supporting DoD programs or a working knowledge of DoD directives such as DODI-S-5230.28
• Active/Current DoD security clearance
• Exceptional creativity, problem-solving abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills

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

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.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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 the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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, 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