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RTX Fellowship Program

RTX
Raytheon
Collins

The core goal of this Workforce Development Program is to support RTX and its businesses, including Raytheon and Collins Aerospace, with the identification and cultivation of a pipeline of clearable U.S. citizens interested in software development, systems engineering, system administration, AI/ML, and cybersecurity in support of national security missions. Selected students will attend bi-weekly lectures, research, and seminars related to the topics listed above to prepare them for eventual full-time employment at RTX in summer 2028.  As part of this program students will have a guaranteed internship in summer 2027, with the potential for signing bonuses and starting the security clearance process.  All students in the program will receive a research stipend and will work on the program for 8-10 hours per week during the academic year, with the expectation that students will start the program in Spring 2027 and remain in the program until they graduate in Spring 2028.

Guaranteed Internship locations may include Richardson, TX, Aurora, CO, Cedar Rapids, IA, Greater Connecticut region, and additional select locations as they become available.

Contingent on performance throughout the academic year and internship, you may receive: offer to return to the program at VT for a second year of research, a full-time employment offer from RTX (including a signing bonus), and start your security clearance.

  • All students in the program will receive a research stipend and will work on the program for 8-10 hours per week during the academic year
  • Opportunity to visit RTX sites
  • Gaining exposure to the work of national security
  • Improving critical thinking skills, communication capabilities and other core skills
  • Contingent on performance throughout the academic year and internship, you may receive and offer to return to the program at VT for a second year of research, a full-time employment offer from RTX, and start your security clearance
  • As part of your employment offer you may receive a signing bonus and relocation benefits

Students will be required to meet the following requirements for consideration:

  • Rising sophomore, junior, or graduate student with an expected graduation of May 2028
  • Students should have an interest in software development, systems engineering, system administration, AI/ML, and cybersecurity
  • Students must be a U.S. citizen and must be able to obtain a security clearance
  • Previous programming experience in C++, C#, Python, Java, or another OOP language is preferred
  • Accept and participate in an RTX internship, locations may include Richardson, TX, Aurora, CO, and Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Accept full-time employment with RTX in Summer 2028

 

 

Deadline to apply is Sunday, Sept. 20th, 2026.  There will be a rolling review of applications, so applicants are encouraged to apply early to ensure their submission is reviewed. Email humecenter@vt.edu with any questions.

If you have questions, please contact humecenter@vt.edu

 

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