Electrical Engineer Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern in El Segundo, CA to work with experienced engineers on high-speed digital hardware for aerospace applications. You will design schematics, develop CCAs with FPGAs, memory, and analog components, and collaborate across mechanical, test, firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams.

You will gain hands-on lab validation experience, perform signal integrity analyses, and learn FPGA-based circuitry and JTAG programming while contributing to product

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship session.
• Coursework, laboratory experience, or project experience in circuit design and analysis.
• Experience or coursework using tools such as MATLAB, SPICE, and circuit board design software.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of high-speed digital hardware for aerospace products and associated test equipment.
• Utilize standard design and layout tools to develop schematics, participate in circuit card layouts, and perform circuit analysis.
• Assist in the design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) featuring FPGAs, flash memory, DDR RAM, ADCs, DACs, power conversion integrated circuits, and supporting analog circuits.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of mechanical, test, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers to develop innovative electronic hardware solutions.
• Participate in hands‑on laboratory validation and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and systems.
• Contribute to the design and analysis of FPGA-based circuitry and JTAG programming of FPGA devices.
• Support microcontroller programming and signal integrity analysis.

Skills

Circuit design

Circuit analysis

MATLAB

SPICE

PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics XPedition

HyperLynx SI

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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.

Join our team as an Electrical Engineering Intern and contribute to the development of cutting-edge aerospace products. This hands‑on opportunity will allow you to work alongside experienced engineers, gaining practical experience in the design and analysis of high-speed digital hardware. Your contributions will play a key role in advancing our technology and ensuring the success of our products.

What You Will Do:

• Support the design and development of high-speed digital hardware for aerospace products and associated test equipment.

• Utilize standard design and layout tools to develop schematics, participate in circuit card layouts, and perform circuit analysis.

• Assist in the design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) featuring FPGAs, flash memory, DDR RAM, ADCs, DACs, power conversion integrated circuits, and supporting analog circuits.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of mechanical, test, firmware, systems, and manufacturing engineers to develop innovative electronic hardware solutions.

• Participate in hands‑on laboratory validation and troubleshooting of complex electronic assemblies and systems.

• Contribute to the design and analysis of FPGA-based circuitry and JTAG programming of FPGA devices.

• Support microcontroller programming and signal integrity analysis.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.

• Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship session.

• Coursework, laboratory experience, or project experience in circuit design and analysis.

• Experience or coursework using tools such as MATLAB, SPICE, and circuit board design software.

• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience or coursework in electrical design and analysis using circuit board design tools such as Mentor Graphics XPedition and HyperLynx SI.

• Familiarity with the design of CCAs featuring FPGAs, flash memory, DDR RAM, ADCs, DACs, power conversion integrated circuits, and supporting analog circuits.

• Experience or coursework in FPGA-based circuitry and JTAG programming of FPGA devices.

• Knowledge of microcontroller programming and signal integrity analysis.

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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role

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 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
• 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.