Internship Linux Operator Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Are 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.
We are seeking a Software/Hardware Integration Engineer to join the SPY-6 Family of Radars (FoR) Infrastructure Development/Integration Team. We are responsible for providing the Operating System framework and integrating software developed on various hardware platforms. RedHat is the main OS we're interfacing with along with configuring Windows systems all within a Layer3 network. Candidates can expect to work on many if not all the phases of the infrastructure development life cycle including development using Configuration Management practices with problem tracking to implement OS level configurations to support applications and Cyber requirements.
In addition, system installation and operations in the field will also be necessary. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including real-time software development, application software development, test and verification, data analysis and software tools development. A person who is successful in this role understands and utilizes agile development methods, automation, and continuous integration.
This position is on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts. Occasionally travel will be expected to stakeholder sites.
What You Will Do

• Configuring and installing Operating Systems (RHEL).
• Configuring and installing Network Switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.)
• Configuring and installing other network devices responsible for providing program system requirements (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.)
• Ability to handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and need to be addressed quickly and efficiently.
• Productive in a collaborative team setting working with engineers of all levels.
• Ability to debug and correct stability issues in our many software baselines.
• Perform integration and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on a Linux operating system.
• Maintenance and enhancement of tooling infrastructure.
• Possible opportunities to travel domestic and international.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Experience with scripting languages (E.g. Perl, Python, Bash).
• Entry level experience with ClearCase, Git or other configuration management tool.
• Entry level experience with Linux operating systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with DevSecOps and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana for virtualization.

• Experience with virtualization
• Experience with RedHat Linux
• Experience with software languages such as C, C++, Java.
• Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tool.
• Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tool.
• Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, Coverity, Grafana.

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.
• Relocation Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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