Date Posted:
2024-11-19
Country:
United States of America
Location:
MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
RTX BBN Technologies, a subsidiary of RTX, is the research company behind many revolutionary advances that we take for granted today. BBN is where email was invented, and the first routers were implemented. Today, BBN's scientists and engineers are working to advance the state-of-the-art on topics ranging from machine language translation to quantum cryptography. BBN offers the opportunity to perform exciting and revolutionary research that solves important problems in an exciting, collaborative environment.
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
What You Will Do:
- Join a team that is defending and testing computer systems and networks.
- Reverse engineer software, malware, and system architectures.
- Learn strategies for both free form thinking and disciplined application.
- Hone your oral and written presentation skills.
- Work with extraordinarily skilled team members, from project leadership to fellow interns.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Must be currently pursuing a master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week during summer 2025.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with C/C++ or Python.
- Experience with assembly language (any of x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).
- Experience with vulnerability research.
- Experience with reverse engineering using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja.
- Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).
What We Offer:
Our interns are eligible for paid time off, as well as our retirement plan.
Work Location:
This is an on-site role. Eligible candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Cambridge, MA. Relocation assistance is given to eligible candidates.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in hybrid roles will work regularly onsite.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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