Raytheon · 2 hours ago
2026 Systems Security Engineering Intern - Onsite - Aurora, CO
Aurora, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$37K/yr - $82K/yrRaytheon is a leading company in defense and aerospace, committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Systems Security Engineering Intern will work in the Systems Integrity Center, supporting system security evaluations, documentation updates, and integration of systems into operational networks.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
Founded in 1948
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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