Date Posted:
2026-02-23Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTONPosition Role Type:
HybridU.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 Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAre you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.
Summer 2026 Undergraduate Internship – RTX BBN Analytics and Machine Intelligence (AMI) – Arlington, VA
RTX BBN, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, 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 innovative research that solves important problems in an exciting, collaborative environment.
Our AMI group is seeking current undergraduate students for summer internship position in its Arlington, VA office. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team solving complex technical challenges.
If you enjoy working in a culture that emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence in a collegial work environment that values creativity and initiative, we'd like to hear from you.
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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. 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:
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In support of chiefly DoD and Intelligence Community missions, our AMI team specializes in the deployment of field-tested, third-wave AI solutions to enable the advanced machine reasoning needed for the fully autonomous trusted systems of tomorrow.
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Within AMI, we combine structured semantics with mathematical formalisms to enable explainable decision making, sense-making and course of action analysis in real-time.
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You will be working with globally recognized R&D leaders in their field to develop the technologies of tomorrow for our defense and intelligence communities.
What You Will Learn:
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You will work side by side with leading scientists, engineers, and program managers of all levels to utilize semantic graph technology.
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To build modern, Java-based software that leverages AI to enable Strategic Decision making and Semantic Autonomy applications.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Proficiency in Java, Python, and/or C++
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Interest in Data Science or Linked Data
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Interest and Experience with AgenticAI
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Familiarity with web application development, HTTP stack, SQL and/or SPARQL
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Knowledge of, experience in, or interest in learning about the aerospace, defense, and intelligence community
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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