FPGA Electrical Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k) match

paid time off

holidays

flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX invites aspiring engineers to join as a Configurable Digital Logic Summer 2027 Internship. You will work on FPGA design using VHDL, perform DSP-related tasks, and integrate Python/C/C++ in lab environments to build and verify hardware and software interfaces.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Electrical Engineering or related STEM fields, with at least 60 credits, and coursework in circuit design and PCB/signal integrity. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Coursework in circuit design, digital electronics, lab coursework, PCB design or signal integrity.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in detailed circuit design.
• Configurable digital logic development using VHDL.
• Modeling and development of designs including DSP and other math functions using Python, MATLAB, etc.
• Integration in labs using Python and C/C++.
• Functional verification testing.
• Automation tool development using shell scripts, Python, Perl.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to troubleshoot and drive root-cause and corrective action.

Skills

VHDL

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

DSP

FPGA design

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering or related STEM degree

Tools

Xilinx

Intel

Microchip

Lattice

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

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, an Electrical Engineer in the Effector Digital Products Department will develop FPGA designs for all major vendors and device families including: Xilinx, Intel, Microchip, and Lattice. Designs are implemented using VHDL and support the following type of applications: gigabit serial interfaces, Radio Frequency (RF) and Electro-Optical (EO) Digital Signal Processing (DSP), control loops, data links, embedded processing, and processor interfaces. Configurable Logic Design Engineers work with circuit card designers and systems engineers to develop requirements, select parts, architect the device, perform code development, simulation, and place and route. Designs are verified against requirements using both directed test and constrained random methodologies. Design support is expected from requirements definition through integration and test, and eventually production. Designs are documented and configuration managed throughout the entire design process. Successful candidate for the Configurable Digital Logic Summer 2027 Internship position will participate in multi-discipline teams supporting primarily military programs through application of EE tools and design processes.

What You Will Do:

• Participating as a team member in detailed circuit design
• Configurable digital logic development using VHDL
• Functional analysis
• Modeling and development of designs, including DSP and other math functions, using Python, matlab, etc.
• Integration in labs using python and C/C++
• Functional verification testing
• Automation tool development using shell scripts, python, perl
• Working with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and provide root cause and corrective action to design and process issues

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 the internship / co-op session.
• Coursework in one or more of the following areas: circuit design, digital electronics, lab course work, PCB design and signal integrity.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

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 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• 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 Employer Statement:

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.