Aerospace RF Engineer Intern — Radar & FPGA Hands-On

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

Job summary

RTX's Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department seeks a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration for advanced airborne radar systems. You will assist with design, testing, and integration on real hardware used in radar platforms, under experienced engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in fast-paced aerospace environments, with opportunities to learn phased array antenna design, RF/microwave

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM.
• Active enrollment through internship/co-op period.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators).

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design, testing, and validation activities.
• Support lab work, including measurements, test setups, and documentation.
• Contribute to electrical engineering project tasks as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and technical discussions.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established engineering procedures.

Skills

C

C++

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM

Tools

HFSS

CST

Job description

RTX's Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department seeks a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration for advanced airborne radar systems. You will assist with design, testing, and integration on real hardware used in radar platforms, under experienced engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in fast-paced aerospace environments, with opportunities to learn phased array antenna design, RF/microwave