Receiver, Exciter & Processing Architecture Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer intern at the Tewksbury, MA location to contribute to receiver, exciter and processing electronics within radar systems. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, applying engineering practices to development, test and production support.

Applicants should be pursuing a BS/Advanced degree in STEM with at least 30 credits by start date; ABET accreditation is preferred. This is an onsite role with diverse benefits and a path toward advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a BS or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.

Responsibilities

• Work onsite at our Tewksbury, MA Location.
• Support development, test, integration and production support of receiver and exciter products.
• Collaborate in a team environment with inputs from program experts to develop approaches and solutions.

Skills

Pursuing STEM degree

30 credit hours

Education

ABET accreditation preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG 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. The Receiver, Exciter & Back-End Processing Architecture (REPA) department is composed of an energetic multi-disciplinary team of over 130 engineers working collaboratively with internal and external customers and programs to provide mission ready capabilities to our warfighters. We research, develop, design, and integrate electrical (Analog, Power, RF/Microwave, and Digital) components, embedded and digital signal processing software, equipment, systems, sub-systems, and networks for the defense of domestic and foreign purposes. As an Electrical Engineer you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of systems and equipment found within our radar systems ranging from receivers, exciters and processing electronics and communications systems. The Department’s products contain Analog, RF, Microwave, Low Noise References, Digital controls and embedded Software.

What You Will Do

Work Onsite at our Tewksbury, MA Location.

You will contribute your knowledge of engineering practices and problem-solving in development, test, integration and production support of our receiver, exciter products. You will support, contribute, and collaborate in a team environment, receiving inputs from the program or team experts, and work on a wide array of projects, determining and developing approaches and solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a BS or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at the time of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from diverse communities and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.