Summer 2026 Intern - Systems Admin (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN04 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B4

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.

The Business Infrastructure (BI) Organization at Raytheon BBN Technologies is seeking a full-time summer co-op to support IT staff in administration of equipment at BBN's Cambridge location. Our team handles all aspects of IT including, but not limited to: core (Cisco) network infrastructure, phone systems, secure lab setups, server installs and configuration, scripting, automation, and VM management. At BBN, we offer an exciting and collaborative workplace. If you enjoy a collegial environment that emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence, we'd like to hear from you!

As an intern, you'll work independently and side by side with our full-time team, installing and configuring server hardware and networking equipment or working with end users directly to make sure they have all the hardware and software they need. You will also work directly with our engineering staff, external vendors, and collaborators to solve complex and interesting problems.

What You Will Do

• Writing scripts to make daily life easier

• Maintain data center needs which includes verifying server and equipment health status

• Organization of data center and disposition of retired servers

• Support servers and/or desktops running Linux, Windows, or macOS operating systems

• Organize and maintain IT document repository

• Perform research and evaluation of products

• Diagnosing and solving IT Users' everyday issues

• Staging and deploying IT equipment

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (i.e. Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related)

• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Experience with basic IT infrastructure services, security, and protocols

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with administration of Windows 10 operating systems

• Experience with PC hardware repair of laptops, desktops, and servers

• Analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills

• Familiarity with additional operating systems (i.e. Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or CentOS), Ubuntu, Windows Server)

• Experience with scripting

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Work Location
This is an on-site role, eligible candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Cambridge, MA. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work regularly onsite.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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