Systems Engineering Intern- Onsite

Prattwhitney; North Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX in TeWKSBURY, MA is seeking a Systems Engineer–Test Capabilities intern/co‑op to integrate hardware and software, develop test plans, debug interfaces, and verify requirements. You will work across disciplines, support engineering testing through deployment, and contribute to multiple lifecycle phases with hands-on lab and field work.

The role requires pursuing an engineering degree with 60+ credit hours, familiarity with MATLAB and scripting, and a willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM and enrolled through the internship/co‑op session.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues using common test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis of real world and test data; conduct trade studies.
• Support troubleshooting and failure analyses with root cause and corrective actions.
• Assist system integration and test activities, including live test events.
• Travel as required up to 20% for tests or support.
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings; maintain engineering databases.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System integration

C/C++/C#

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM (in progress)

Tools

MATLAB

Python scripting

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG 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.

What You Will Do

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities discipline seeks talented Systems Engineers. Our team located in Tewksbury, MA integrates hardware and software, develops test plans and procedures, debugs and evaluates system functions and interfaces, and verifies system requirements in support of final sell-off to the customer. We put our systems together, exercise them in the lab or in the field, measure and analyze performance, and make sure our products work the first time and every time. Every day is a different set of challenges to overcome. You'll be expected to collaborate across disciplines and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you'll get to know a little bit about every aspect of the system and have a direct hand in making it all work together supporting teams of engineers engaged in integration and test efforts. You will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, flight-testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. This position is an onsite role in Tewksbury, MA. Test event support activity may require travel which is not expected to exceed 20%. Support engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software.

• Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• System integration and test support, possibly including live fire test events
• Support activity may require travel
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• Support qualification of our products
• Sustainment/Depot returns and repair
• Maintain engineering specifications (DS, ARD, etc.) & drawing (Schematics & Assembly Drawings)
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Maintain engineering databases
• Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconference meetings, working group meetings

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in 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.

Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

Strong undergraduate level understanding of electrical, mechanical and/or software system integration, familiarity with C/C++/C# preferred.

Experience with or exposure to various military platforms such as ships, ground combat systems, fixed and rotary wing aircraft.

Experience with tools, such as MATLAB or Python scripting, for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation.

Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.

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 Eligibility

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.

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.

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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.