RF Systems Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Goleta, California, is offering an internship/co‑op in the Advanced Products & Solutions Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center. You will work with experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify requirements, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.

You must be pursuing a STEM degree with at least 30 credits by start, and have experience with RF fundamentals, MATLAB, and C++ or Python.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with RF fundamentals and RF test equipment through coursework, internships, or lab work.
• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
• Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
• Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands‑on laboratory testing.
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post‑deployment activities.
• Perform trade studies, MBSE‑based system design.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF test equipment

MATLAB

C++

Python

System architecture

Education

Pursuing STEM degree

Tools

DOORS

Python

LabVIEW

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center at Raytheon, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems for the warfighter.

What You Will Do

• You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle.
• Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS.
• Generate system CONOPS and system architectures.
• Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands‑on laboratory testing.
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post‑deployment activities.
• Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE‑based system design.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with RF fundamentals: link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation
• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators) through coursework, internships, or lab work
• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship or project experience related to RF, wireless, radar, SDR, or satellite communication
• Knowledge of systems engineering architecture and design, integration and test, and verification and validation approaches
• Experience with programming using C++ or scripting/automation tools like Python or LabVIEW
• Hands‑on experience with antennas or PCB layout for RF circuits
• Exposure to digital signal processing concepts

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.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance.

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. 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to

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