Antenna Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a motivated Antenna Design Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support RF product development including antennas, RF couplers, and test equipment. You will join a multi‑discipline team and gain hands‑on experience through meaningful engineering tasks and access to technical mentors.

The role emphasizes antenna modeling, collaboration with manufacturing suppliers, and hands‑on analysis of data to verify performance against requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and enrolled through internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Proficiency with RF/microwave modeling tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and GRASP.
• Coursework in communication theory, microwave theory, or electromagnetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop antenna or radome hardware and define requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including thermal, structural and systems.
• Coordinate with antenna manufacturers and suppliers.
• Model and simulate using high performance computing resources.
• Analyze simulation or measurement data to verify performance.

Tools

HFSS

CST

FEKO

SENTRi

GRASP

Job description

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.

At Raytheon, The Effector RF Design Department is seeking a highly motivated Antenna Design Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support the development of RF products and technologies including antennas, RF couplers, and supporting test equipment as part of a multi-discipline team. A successful candidate is one with the skillset and passion required to solve complex engineering problems, properly apply engineering tools and processes, and leverage knowledge from previous coursework and projects.

All interns will work within a larger team at Raytheon. Interns perform meaningful engineering tasks for their assigned projects and will also have access to a variety of career development opportunities. These include access to technical mentors and the ability to “shadow” experienced professionals in order to learn about real industry positions.

What You Will Do:

• Development of antenna or radome hardware and requirements.
• Working with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc.
• Working with antenna manufacturing suppliers.
• Antenna modeling and simulation execution on workstations and high performance computing resources (HPC).
• Analyzing simulation or measurement test data to verify performance to requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session
• Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and/or GRASP
• Experience and/or coursework with one or more of the following: Communication theory, microwave theory, and/or electromagnetic and wave theory

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework.
• Model generation and simulation experience with conformal antennas (to include experience or relevant course work).
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high level scientific programming languages
• Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility

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.