RF Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX offers an RF Design Engineering Internship in Tucson, AZ for Summer 2027. You will contribute to the design, simulation, development and initial testing of RF/microwave hardware for radar and datalink applications, under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You’ll work on transmitters, receivers, and exciters, design and test RF circuits, and participate in lab characterization and module verification within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM and enrolled through internship.
• Minimum 60 credit hours by start of internship.
• Experience with MATLAB, SIMULINK, or C/C++ in coursework or projects.
• Experience with RF/electromagnetic theory or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters.
• Experience designing and optimizing RF circuits – either chains of components or individual parts.
• Working in a lab to characterize components and verify integration.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams – power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Schematic capture and detailed design.

Skills

MATLAB

SIMULINK

C/C++

RF theory

Digital signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related STEM

60 credit hours completed by start of internship

Tools

Mentor Xpedition

xDX Designer

System Vision

HFSS

ADS

CST

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 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, the Effector RF Design Department is seeking is seeking a highly motivated RF Design Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work with a variety of programs as a contributor to detailed design, simulation, product development, and initial product testing.

The successful candidate will have educational experience or professional interest designing RF and microwave hardware, including transmitters, receivers, and exciters. This role includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration. Products we develop support radar and datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. Critical to this role will be designing for challenging mechanical constraints and extreme environments. All interns will work within a larger team at Raytheon. Interns perform meaningful engineering tasks for their assigned projects and will also have access to a variety of career development opportunities. These include access to technical mentors and the ability to “shadow” experienced professionals in order to learn about real industry positions.

What You Will Do:

• Supporting design and development of transmitters, receivers or exciters.
• Experience designing and optimizing RF circuits – either chains of components (receiver, exciter, etc.) or individual parts (filters, limiters, couplers, etc.).
• Working in a lab to accomplish component characterization as well as module verification and integration.
• Working with interdisciplinary teams – power, digital, mechanical, etc.
• Schematic capture and detailed design.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering 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.
• Experience and/or coursework in programming and/or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.
• Experience and/or coursework with one or more of the following: Communication theory, Digital signal processing, Probability theory, Stochastic signal processing, and/or RF and electromagnetic theory.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework.
• Solid background and practical understanding of RF electronics design considerations (to include experience or relevant course work).
• Experience with any of the following tools: Mentor Xpedition xDX Designer, System Vision, MATLAB, MathCad, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) and Advanced Design System (ADS).
• 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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.