2026 Systems Security Engineering Intern - Onsite - Aurora, CO

Date Posted:

2026-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

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:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Job Summary:

As a Systems Security Engineering Intern working in the Systems Integrity Center of Raytheon Engineering in Air & Space Defense Systems, you will interface with the members of other program teams to evaluate system security or troubleshoot / resolve security integration issues.  You may participate in developing or updating documentation such as Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system architecture, system security requirements and support requirement qualification, verification and validation. You may also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies.

This position is onsite role. 

This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum, entering their Junior, Senior, or Post Graduate standing level by the start of the internship.

What You Will Do: 

• Support systems requirement development and analysis.
• Support activities in our labs and document requirement verifications.
• Assess implementation of security controls
• Integrate systems into customer operational networks
• Validate secure configuration of routers, switches, firewalls, servers, operating systems, applications, and other assets, using DoD approved scanning and assessment tools such as ACAS, STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker and HBSS tools.
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degree program
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret with CI Polygraph security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Understanding of Linux operating system and database capabilities
• Ability to analyze technical issues and define solutions
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with computer systems in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby

Qualifications we prefer: 

• Experience or coursework in Cybersecurity or Systems Security Engineering
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Basic understanding of how satellite ground systems are developed and function
• Understanding of system security tools (Tenable, Nessus, Tripwire, Splunk, Symantec Anti-Virus, SonarQube, etc.)
• Scripting / software development experience using Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Strong communication skills including effective writing, verbal and listening skills
• Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems
• CompTIA Security+ certification

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 eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles