2027 Summer Intern - Systems Engineering - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking a student or recent graduate for an on-site systems engineering internship/co-op role. You will work with cross-functional project teams to deliver systems engineering solutions and support development milestones.

Gain senior mentorship from experienced engineers, contribute to end-to-end lifecycle tasks from initial design through I&T and documentation, and engage in design reviews and lab verification sessions to grow professionally in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Engage in Onsite Project Collaboration: Work directly on-site alongside cross-functional project teams to deliver systems engineering solutions and support active development milestones.
• Receive Senior Technical Mentorship: Partner closely with and take technical direction from assigned Senior Engineers, actively incorporating feedback, guidance, and best practices into daily engineering tasks.
• Support Full Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Assist with engineering tasks spanning the end-to-end development lifecycle, including initial systems design, hands-on integration and test (I&T), and comprehensive product documentation.
• Drive Continuous Professional Development: Participate actively in design reviews, technical discussions, and lab verification sessions, demonstrating an open, learning-oriented mindset.

Skills

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Signal Generators

Job description

Date Posted:

2026‑10‑20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US‑CA‑EL SEGUNDO‑E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

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.

What You Will Do:

• Engage in Onsite Project Collaboration: Work directly on‑site alongside cross‑functional project teams to deliver systems engineering solutions and support active development milestones.
• Receive Senior Technical Mentorship: Partner closely with and take technical direction from assigned Senior Engineers, actively incorporating feedback, guidance, and best practices into daily engineering tasks.
• Support Full Lifecycle Systems Engineering: Assist with engineering tasks spanning the end‑to‑end development lifecycle, including initial systems design, hands‑on integration and test (I&T), and comprehensive product documentation.
• Drive Continuous Professional Development: Participate actively in design reviews, technical discussions, and lab verification sessions, demonstrating an open, learning‑oriented mindset.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.
• Experience using common electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs) and signal generators for circuit characterization, debugging and validation.
• Experience developing software, such as utilizing Python.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑p…

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.

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 s