Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 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.

Raytheon seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to support ongoing engineering activities. This role is ideal for a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering who has completed foundational Electrical Engineering coursework, especially in RF and microwave engineering.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Will Learn

You will have experience working in a fast moving, high-octane environment Design and test experience of high frequency circuits ranging from baseband to millimeter wave Test Station Hardware and Software design and equipment selections

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session
• Completion of a minimum of junior‑level Electrical Engineering coursework RF and microwave courses and lab experience are preferred
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Hands‑on experience working on electrical engineering projects
• Experience with software tools including C, C++, LabWindows/CVI, and MATLAB
• Experience with software tools such as Keysight ADS, HFSS, and AutoCAD (or comparable tools); experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

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.

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.

Salary and Benefits

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Company Overview

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.