Systems Engineering Intern – Integrated Platforms (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX's Mission Systems internship in Richardson, TX offers hands-on exposure to advanced communication solutions for aerospace and defense. You'll learn from industry experts while contributing to MBSE, requirements tracing, and model-based design in a cross-functional Agile environment.

You'll gain practical experience in model-based systems engineering, systems requirements, and integration and testing of communications systems for air and ground platforms.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Must have at least 60 credit hours by internship start.
• Experience in systems engineering including capturing requirements and tracing system/sub-system requirements.
• Experience with MBSE concepts and tools such as SysML (Magic Draw Cameo, EA) or similar.
• Experience can come from coursework, research, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of advanced communication solutions.
• Work in a cross‑functional agile team under a mentor.
• Create, decompose, and trace requirements for military communications systems.
• Perform integration and testing of communications solutions.
• Assist in future bids and proposals.

Skills

MBSE concepts

Agile teamwork

Systems engineering

Jira/Confluence

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

60+ credit hours completed by start

Tools

Magic Draw Cameo

Enterprise Architect

SysML

Job description

What You Will Do

• You’ll support the development and delivery of advanced communication solutions that address critical customer and mission needs.
• No prior industry experience is required—we’ll provide the training, tools, and mentorship you need to succeed.
• This internship is based in Richardson, TX and offers an opportunity to learn from industry experts while gaining hands‑on experience in aerospace and defense.
• Perform in a cross‑functional agile team.
• Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Creation, decomposition, and tracing requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.
• Work with a model‑based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams.
• Perform integration and testing for these communications solutions.
• Support future bids and proposals providing new business opportunities.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will gain valuable experience in roles such as Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
• You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with our systems engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customer base, and engineering teams, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product while employing next‑generation systems engineering tools and processes.
• Opportunity to practice the latest modeling tools and next‑generation systems engineering processes.
• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever‑evolving field.
• We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 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 in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub‑system requirements.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.
• Familiarity with RTX systems, processes, and tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite such as Jira or Confluence.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, or Sys).
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance after the start date.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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.