Summer 2027 RF Systems Engineer Intern - Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking Radar Systems Engineers within the Naval Power Mission Area at the Raytheon Systems Engineering Center in Indiana. You will define system architecture, develop and verify requirements, perform modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the lifecycle.

You will use DOORS for requirements, generate CONOPS, and assist with radar mode development. Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and C++ is expected, with hands-on RF instruction and lab experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or STEM and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• RF fundamentals knowledge including link budget, modulation, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
• Experience with RF test equipment through coursework, internships, or lab work.
• Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and develop/verify system requirements across the product lifecycle.
• Perform analysis, modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities.
• Develop, document, and verify requirements using DOORS.
• Generate CONOPS and system architectures; assist radar mode requirement development.
• Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.

Skills

RF fundamentals

MATLAB

C++

Python

DOORS

Modeling & analysis

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering or STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

VNAs

Signal Generators

Job description

What You Will Do:

Join the Naval Power Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center at Raytheon, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems for the warfighter. We are seeking Radar Systems Engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs.

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++.

Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience may be obtained through job experience, research, coursework, or projects
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion 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

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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. 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, 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 t