RF Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Intern in the Electrical Engineering Function to design, test, manufacture, and support advanced electrical subsystems for aerospace and defense applications. You will work on target detection, tracking, guidance, navigation, signal processing, and communication in challenging environments.

As an intern, you will perform passive circuit design, HFSS simulations, and participate in phased array development, learning from top engineers while contributing to real programs.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or STEM and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Minimum 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience in passive circuit design and EM modeling is a plus.
• Solid understanding of antenna engineering principles including phased array theory.

Responsibilities

• Design passive circuits (transitions, manifolds, filters, radiators).
• Simulate RF structures using Ansys HFSS.
• Participate in cutting edge RF/CCA design and in phased array systems.

Skills

Passive circuit design

Antenna engineering

EM modeling

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical or STEM

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Raytheon is seeking an Intern in the Electrical Engineering Function, who is responsible for the design, test, manufacture, and support of advanced electrical subsystems (target detection, target tracking, guidance, navigation, signal processing, and communication) to be utilized in extreme battle-field environments.

What You Will Do:

• Passive Circuit Design (transitions, manifolds, filters, radiators, et al)
• Simulation of RF structures using Ansys HFSS
• Participating in cutting edge RFCCA design
• Participate in design of phased array systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in passive circuit design and EM modeling
• Solid understanding of antenna engineering principles including phased array theory.
• Demonstrated ability to perform structured design processes, root-cause problem solving, and successful on-time / on-schedule task
• Willing to participate in advancing the state of the art with regard to radiator design and EM design and modeling through continual innovation.

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.
• 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 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.
• Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the 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.

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.