Mission Analyst Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Mission Analyst Intern in McKinney, TX. You will join a team of systems engineers to deliver Raytheon products for warfighters through modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Onsite work in McKinney, you will develop and analyze solutions across mission technologies including sensors, C2, and networks. You must be a student pursuing a STEM degree with at least 30 credits, and have scripting experience (Python, Bash, MATLAB).

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM and enrolled through internship/co-op session.
• Must have at least 30 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, MATLAB) or similar.
• Experience can come from coursework, projects, or on‑the‑job work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement model-based solutions to support mission trade studies with simulations.
• Develop and integrate variable-fidelity computer models to capture system effects in threat environments.
• Model system and mission kill chains using Government, Commercial, and Raytheon tools.
• Execute mission system simulations and analyze results.
• Create metrics and results products to communicate actions.

Skills

Python

Bash

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced STEM degree (enrolled)

Tools

AFSIM

Suppressor

Brawler

Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

As a Mission Analyst Intern, you will be part of a team of systems engineers dedicated to delivering best-in-class Raytheon products for the warfighter through modeling, simulation, and analysis. Your work will help demonstrate mission effectiveness of systems and system-of-systems operating in complex threat environments. On this team, you will be responsible for developing and analyzing solutions across mission technologies, including sensors, effectors, communications, command and control, and more. This is an onsite position in McKinney, TX.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development and implementation of model-based solutions to support mission trade studies using mission and engagement level simulations.
• Participating in the development and integration of variable-fidelity computer models and simulations that effectively capture system and system of systems effects in complex threat environments.
• Modeling of system and mission kill chains using Government, Commercial, and/or Raytheon simulation tools.
• Executing mission system simulations and analyzing their results.
• Development of metrics and results products that communicate the chain of events that led to an action.
• You will contribute and collaborate in a team environment, receiving input from the program or team experts, and work on projects, as you determine, develop, and implement analytic approaches that will generate the supporting data to inform programmatic decisions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience working with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, MATLAB, or other common languages.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Experience working in Linux environments.
• Experience with standard government modeling tools including AFSIM, Suppressor, Brawler, or similar tools.
• Experience in Sensors (RADARS, EOIR, etc.), Network Communications, Weapons/Effects (Missiles, Projectiles), Command & Control, and/or Resource Management.
• Ability to understand tactics as described by military experts and to represent their employment (verbally, graphically, and in simulations).
• Experience with Military Operations Analysis, Modeling & Simulation experience in the defense industry, and/or data analysis & visualization.
• Familiar with performing data analysis and statistics with large volumes of data.
• Familiar with Numerical Optimization Techniques, Analysis of Alternatives, or Design of Experiments.

Active Secret Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

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 eligible

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

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.