Skillbridge Intern Industrial Security Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN JOSE-826 ~ 200 Holger Way ~ BLDG 826, Ast

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.

Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development. Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our SkillBridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here.

This SkillBridge opportunity is with Collins Aerospace.

RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Raytheon Applied Signal Technology (RAST) is seeking a Principal Security Specialist for a multi-faceted position with possible supervisory/leadership responsibility, working in support of Special Programs. This individual will help develop, administer, and maintain comprehensive security programs in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare, articulate, and deliver compliance requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate must be able to multi-task and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to work with other team members, government customers, employees, and leaders at all levels of the organization and be able to develop solutions to complex problems with a degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

What You Will Do:

• Understanding, implementing and ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), the DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives
• Security plans (Standard Operating Procedures, OPSEC) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), etc.
• Creating, updating and administering security education, training and awareness to include program indoctrinations, refresher training, and debriefings.
• Conducting self-inspections and recommending / implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting peer reviews at other sites.
• Oversight/participation in government compliance inspections and implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
• Program administrative work: personnel processing, visitor control, program related investigations, TS accountability, alarm testing, dispatching and receiving program documents/material and resolving other related program security issues. 
• Managing physical security and constructions requirements for SAPFs and SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705; submitting pre-construction and accreditation packages to include Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and Tempest checklists.    

To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projecte