Technical Intern Summer 2027 Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX BBN Technologies is seeking a summer 2027 intern to support technical and program management staff in our Physical Sciences & Systems (PS2) unit. Ideal candidates are current or recent STEM students with background in software/hardware development and a desire to grow skills in a professional engineering setting.

Candidates should have experience with Linux and Atlassian tools, and be eligible to obtain an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM fields.
• Active enrollment through internship duration is required.
• Interest in software/hardware development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support technical and program management staff.
• Work both independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Develop foundational engineering skills in a professional environment.

Skills

Software development

Technical background

Atlassian (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket

Education

STEM degree pursuit

Tools

Linux OS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

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

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

RTX BBN Technologies, a high-tech research & development company, seeks a summer 2027 intern looking to support technical and program management staff while learning valuable workplace skills. They would be a creative self-starter that is organized, hands-on, and people-centered to fill multiple introductory roles in our Physical Sciences & Systems (PS2) business unit.

This position is for a current or recent STEM college student with a general background in computer software and/or hardware development. Additional background in electrical or mechanical engineering, physics/acoustics, mathematics, and/or signal processing is highly desired.

A successful individual possesses the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with the product development, test, and program management teams to perform various low-level tasks. The candidate shall have the desire and aptitude to further develop their current skill set through active participation in a professional engineering product development and test environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience doing software development
• Technical background and interests
• Experience using Atlassian products including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems
• Ability to obtain an active security 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 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.

Additional Information

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.

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 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.