RF Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration activities for advanced airborne radar systems.

You will work closely with radar electronics engineers on real hardware used in airborne radar platforms, gaining hands-on experience with FPGA design and system-level troubleshooting in a demanding aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field and enrolled through internship period.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with design, testing, and validation activities.
• Support lab work, including measurements, test setups, and documentation.
• Contribute to electrical engineering project tasks as assigned.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and technical discussions.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established engineering procedures.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB

RF/microwave

Lab experience

HFSS/CST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Active enrollment through internship period

Tools

HFSS

CST

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Power supplies

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01 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 Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department at Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration activities for advanced airborne radar systems. Depending on assignments, this role may involve supporting FPGA development, digital design verification, radar hardware integration, and system-level troubleshooting. The intern will work closely with experienced radar electronics engineers on real hardware used in airborne radar platforms.

What You Will Do:

• Assist engineers with design, testing, and validation activities
• Support lab work, including measurements, test setups, and documentation
• Contribute to electrical engineering project tasks as assigned
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and technical discussions
• Maintain accurate records and follow established engineering procedures

What You Will Learn:

• You will have experience working in a fast moving, high-octane environment
• Design and integration experience of phased array antennas
• Antenna measurement techniques in Nearfield or Farfield Ranges

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 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 using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies

Qualifications We Prefer:

• RF and microwave courses and lab experience are preferred
• Hands-on experience working on electrical engineering projects
• Experience with software tools including C, C++, and MATLAB
• Experience with software tools such as HFSS or CST (or comparable tools); experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

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, Safety and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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.

Application Window

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

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.

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About RTX

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.