About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027 based in Middletown, Rhode Island. You will join the RTX BBN team to support daily IT operations. This role requires U.S. citizenship to access program information.
What you'll do#
- Install and configure server hardware and networking equipment.
- Provide technical support for servers and desktops running Linux, Windows, or macOS.
- Manage data center operations, including verifying equipment health and handling retired hardware.
- Automate routine tasks through script development.
- Assist end users with hardware and software issues.
- Maintain the IT document repository and research new IT products.
- Collaborate with engineering staff and external vendors to address technical challenges.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field.
- Ability to remain enrolled throughout the internship.
- Experience with Windows 10 administration.
- Knowledge of PC hardware repair for laptops, desktops, and servers.
- Familiarity with operating systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows Server.
- Experience with scripting and automation.
- Understanding of basic IT infrastructure services, security, and protocols.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, RI.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
How to get in at RTX
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