2026 Intern - Industrial Security Intern - Onsite (CA)

Security Intern This is a multi-faceted Security Intern position working within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. You will help develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive security program in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). In this role you will be exposed to investigations, compliance, large scale security projects, and the understanding on how everything ties into the Security environment. What You Will Do: Conduct employee briefings including new hire orientation, in-processing/out-processing security briefings/debriefings, and security education. Prepare and participate in semi-annual and yearly audits and inspections. Assist with the implement of local Standard Operating procedures (SOP), Operations Security (OPSEC) Plans, and COMSEC requirements and guidelines. Prepare and maintain inquiry reports on security infractions/violations and specifying preventive actions to be taken. Prepare and submit suspicious contact and adverse information reports. Assist with visitor access control and personnel security. Large scale compliance efforts to gain alignment across locations. Qualifications You Must Have: Must be at least a sophomore by the start of summer 2026 pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Political Science, Pre-Law/Law, Criminal Justice, Security & Intelligence, Homeland Security, Security Management, or Risk management or closely related. 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. Qualifications We Prefer: 3.0 cumulative GPA desired Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word) What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 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. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04