Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX offers an Electrical Engineering internship program in Melbourne, FL, providing hands-on opportunities to research, simulate, design, and test electrical components and avionics systems. Interns gain exposure to lab work, documentation, and collaboration with engineers to solve real technical problems.

The program emphasizes learning in aircraft navigation electronics, with a focus on circuits analysis, MATLAB usage, and lab instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with electronic circuits and analysis (DC and AC).
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, or Network Analyzer.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching, developing, simulating, designing, and testing electrical components, sub systems and systems; troubleshoot lab issues.
• Complete engineering documentation and designs; operate lab equipment; confer with stakeholders.
• Perform engineering work and applied research for Avionics products to meet quality standards.

Skills

Electrical circuits analysis

MATLAB

Lab troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Network Analyzer

MATLAB

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Position Classification

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.

About RTX

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. Participants in the Electrical Engineering internship program will have the opportunity to work with CNS Electrical Engineering department within Collins Aerospace to learn aspects of the Electrical design, simulations, test, and analysis of Aircraft Navigation products/systems.

What You Will Do

• Will assist in researching, developing, simulating, designing, and testing electrical components, sub systems and systems as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting electrical devices / circuits problems in the lab.
• Completes engineering documentation / designs as required, operates engineering lab equipment, and confers with stakeholders regarding engineering projects.
• Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design for Avionics products to ensure quality standards and functional objectives are met.

What You Will Learn

• Gain knowledge about designing electrical components, circuits , products, and systems for Aircraft Avionics purposes.
• Gain knowledge in analyzing and evaluating new or improved electrical / electronic components and networks.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with electronic circuits and analysis (DC and AC).
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, or Network Analyzer.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Electrical Circuits Simulation

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

• Safety
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Salary & Benefits

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.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Privacy & Company Overview

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.