About the role#
RTX BBN Technologies is seeking a Technical Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This position is based in Middletown, Rhode Island, and involves supporting technical and program management staff within the Physical Sciences and Systems business unit. You will work in a professional engineering environment, contributing to product development and testing tasks.
What you'll do#
- Support technical and program management teams with various low-level tasks.
- Work both independently and collaboratively within product development and test groups.
- Participate actively in a professional engineering environment to build your skills.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
- You must remain enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with software development.
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
- Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
- The ability to obtain an active security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, Rhode Island.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
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.
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