RF Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department seeks a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration for advanced airborne radar systems. You will assist with design, testing, and integration on real hardware used in radar platforms, under experienced engineers.

You will gain hands-on experience in fast-paced aerospace environments, with opportunities to learn phased array antenna design, RF/microwave

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM.
• Active enrollment through internship/co-op period.
• Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators).

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

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical or related STEM

Tools

HFSS

CST

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
• 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. 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 com

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 USD.