Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

RTX in El Segundo, CA is seeking an onsite intern/co-op in Electrical Engineering to support design, development, and testing of engineering projects. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance, citizenship, and readiness to work onsite.

You will learn Siemens Xpedition Designer and MATLAB, assist with project coordination, and apply your classroom knowledge to real-world aerospace and defense challenges while collaborating with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Current enrollment in an accredited engineering program, with a focus on electrical and electronics engineering.
• High GPA that reflects academic excellence.
• Experience managing a flexible schedule to accommodate work and academic commitments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects.
• Learn and apply engineering tools such as Siemens Xpedition Designer and MATLAB.
• Support the engineering team with administrative tasks and project coordination.
• Incorporate academic knowledge into practical, real-world engineering applications.
• Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and complete assigned tasks.
• Observe and participate in the responsibilities of a professional engineer.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Flexible schedule management

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Current enrollment in accredited engineering program

High GPA reflecting academic excellence

Tools

Siemens Xpedition Designer

MATLAB

VHDL

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

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

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• You will assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects.
• You will learn and apply engineering tools such as Siemens Xpedition Designer and MATLAB.
• You will support the engineering team with administrative tasks and project coordination.
• You will incorporate academic knowledge into practical, real-world engineering applications.
• You will collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges and complete assigned tasks.
• You will observe and participate in the responsibilities of a professional engineer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Current enrollment in an accredited engineering program, with a focus on electrical and electronics engineering.
• High GPA that reflects academic excellence.
• Experience managing a flexible schedule to accommodate work and academic commitments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Interest in learning the responsibilities of a professional engineer.
• Experience or coursework in using engineering tools such as Siemens Xpedition Designer, MATLAB and VHDL.
• Ability to assist engineering staff with project tasks and administrative duties.
• Capability to integrate academic knowledge into hands-on engineering work.

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 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD.

• 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

Onsite Role Description

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.

Job Details

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.