Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX’s Hardware Engineering Center in McKinney, TX offers an Electrical Engineering Intern position to gain hands-on experience in designing, analyzing, and supporting military electronics products. You will contribute to schematic capture, HDL coding, and lab testing while learning CAE tools and standard U.S.

government security requirements. The role requires actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field, with at least 60 credits earned by

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or related 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 Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on electrical engineering skills through lab testing, troubleshooting, and integrating analog and/or digital electronics.
• Work with industry-standard electrical engineering CAE tools.
• Use electrical engineering lab equipment daily.
• Work with schematic capture, HDL code development, synthesis, and simulation.
• Create reports and briefs using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Circuit testing

Lab experimentation

HDL code development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

60 credit hours completed by Summer 2027

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Digital Multimeters

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 Hardware Engineering Center (HWEC) is an engineering organization that centers on product producibility and mission assurance. It is a vital link in the integrated product development process that allows our company to introduce reliable new products faster, better, and more economically. An effective candidate for the Electrical Engineering Inter position will support in multi‑discipline teams supporting primarily military programs through application of EE resources and design processes. Chosen candidate will be a team member supporting on the design, analysis and support of electronics products.

What You Will Do:

• Gain valued electrical engineering skills through hands‑on lab work testing, troubleshooting, and integrating analog, and/or digital electronics
• Working with industry standard electrical engineering CAE (computer‑aided engineering) tools
• Utilizing electrical engineering lab equipment on daily basis
• Working with schematic capture, HDL code development, synthesis, and simulation
• Creating reports and out briefs using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

What You Will Learn:

You will learn and utilize applicable internal processes and tools for the development of system level hardware. In addition, the successful candidate will learn frequent use and application of technical standards, concepts and techniques. Candidate is expected to provide recommendations for a variety of technical problems of appropriate scope and complexity, working under general supervision. Effective candidate should expect to be immersed in an exciting, team‑based, and challenging technical environment where one with ability and initiative can thrive.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical 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 Summer 2027.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience reading drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electrical circuits
• Experience documenting test results and repair recommendations
• Experience working in a lab environment with standard Electrical Engineering lab equipment (i.e., Vector Network Analyzers, Power Meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multi meters (DMMs), signal sources)

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

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‑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 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

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.

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.