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Systems Administrator Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX Corporation

cambridge, MACo-op$37–82K/yrPosted 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$37–82K/yr
Location
cambridge, MA
Role Type
Co-op
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Systems Administrator Co-Op works with RTX BBN’s full-time team from January through August, installing and configuring server hardware and networking equipment and supporting end users. The co-op also collaborates with engineering staff, vendors, and partners to address technical problems. The role is onsite in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and requires current enrollment in a relevant bachelor’s degree program throughout the co-op session.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Windows 11 AdministrationPC Hardware RepairRed Hat Enterprise LinuxCentOSUbuntuWindows ServerScriptingIT Infrastructure ServicesIT SecurityIT Protocols

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Related Field

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN06 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B6

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

The following position is to join our RTX BBN Team:

As a spring/summer co-op, you will work from January to August. You will 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

  • Write scripts to streamline and automate daily processes.

  • Maintain data center operations, including verifying server and equipment health status.

  • Organize the data center and manage the disposition of retired servers.

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

  • Organize and maintain the IT document repository.

  • Conduct research and evaluate products.

  • Diagnose and resolve everyday IT issues for users.

  • Stage and deploy IT equipment.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or a related field of study throughout the duration of the co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Windows 11 operating systems administration.

  • Knowledge of PC hardware repair for laptops, desktops, and servers.

  • Exposure to additional operating systems such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or CentOS), Ubuntu, or Windows Server.

  • Background in scripting.

  • Understanding of basic IT infrastructure services, security, and protocols.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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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Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,391 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37–82K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$86–128K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$85–130K/yr1,596 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $60K, is 46% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($110K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Systems Administrator jobs in Massachusetts and 2,391 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (2,042 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 722 of the 2,391 open Systems Administrator jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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