Skillbridge Intern Industrial Security Specialist (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN JOSE-826 ~ 200 Holger Way ~ BLDG 826, Ast

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: TS/SCI

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Are you seeking a pathway to an incredible post-military career in the Aerospace and Defense industry?

At RTX Corporation, we recognize the exceptional skills, dedication, and leadership that transitioning military service members bring to the workforce. Our SkillBridge Program offers you a unique opportunity to transition into a rewarding career within the aerospace and defense industry, across our renowned business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and making a global impact. At RTX, you'll find a supportive environment where your military experience is valued and leveraged to drive transformative projects that shape the future of flight, defense, and connected systems.

Our SkillBridge Program is more than just a job. It's a pathway to a career where your contributions are seen and celebrated every day. Here, you'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with industry experts, and grow within a company that is dedicated to your professional development. Are you ready to take your skills to new heights and make a difference on a global scale? Join RTX Corporation through our SkillBridge Program and embark on a journey that goes beyond boundaries. Your future begins here.

This SkillBridge opportunity is with Collins Aerospace.

RTX is a provider of SkillBridge Fellowship opportunities for transitioning service members to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business from some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the industry. SkillBridge fellows will not be eligible for any compensation during their fellowship, as they will continue to receive all military pay and benefits. Upon successful completion of this fellowship, you will be well prepared and encouraged to apply for open positions listed on our careers page.

Raytheon Applied Signal Technology (RAST) is seeking a Principal Security Specialist for a multi-faceted position with possible supervisory/leadership responsibility, working in support of Special Programs. This individual will help develop, administer, and maintain comprehensive security programs in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare, articulate, and deliver compliance requirements to both internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate must be able to multi-task and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills to work with other team members, government customers, employees, and leaders at all levels of the organization and be able to develop solutions to complex problems with a degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

What You Will Do:

• Understanding, implementing and ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs), the DoD Manual 5205.07, NISPOM and related Industrial Security Guidance Manuals or Special Program Security directives
• Security plans (Standard Operating Procedures, OPSEC) and Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), etc.
• Creating, updating and administering security education, training and awareness to include program indoctrinations, refresher training, and debriefings.
• Conducting self-inspections and recommending / implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting peer reviews at other sites.
• Oversight/participation in government compliance inspections and implementing corrective actions, as necessary.
• Program administrative work: personnel processing, visitor control, program related investigations, TS accountability, alarm testing, dispatching and receiving program documents/material and resolving other related program security issues. 
• Managing physical security and constructions requirements for SAPFs and SCIFs in accordance with ICD 705; submitting pre-construction and accreditation packages to include Fixed Facility Checklists (FFCs) and Tempest checklists.    

To be eligible for a SkillBridge, you must meet the following requirements:

• Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
• Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
• Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
• Must receive approval from Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
• Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Relevant experience executing security processes and projects within special program access and collateral environments.  
• Industrial security experience preferably in a Facility Security Officer (FSO) / Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) role. 
• Active and transferable Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) U.S. government issued security clearance with in-scope counter-intelligence polygraph is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Comprehensive knowledge of NISPOM and related directives.  
• Experience with SIMS and DISS.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community contracts and special access programs.
• Hight attention to detail, discretion, and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs and priorities independently.
• Existing TS/SCI with Polygraph in the last 24 months.

What we offer:

SkillBridge Fellows are not eligible for any employee benefits, however they may be available upon conversion to full-time.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: 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.

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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.

IAW DoDI 1322.29, as a SkillBridge participant, you will not be an RTX employee and will remain under the administrative control of your military chain of command. Therefore, you will not receive any form of compensation for your work. Additionally, any type of benefits that the company offers its regular employees such as, but not limited to, health benefits, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, and retirement benefits, will not be available to SkillBridge participants.

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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