Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineering/Integration & Test Intern at the Space & Airborne Center in Goleta, CA. You will interface with customers to develop CONOPS, architecture, and requirements, and manage qualification, verification and validation across the product lifecycle on radar systems.

This on-site role emphasizes front-end design, MBSE, and hands-on testing, with opportunities to learn and contribute through simulations, lab work, and test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering Or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB and/or C++

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to develop CONOPS, system architecture, and requirements.
• Manage qualification, verification and validation across the product lifecycle.
• Perform functional/physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies.
• Support radar mode requirement development, engineering testing, integration and flight-testing.

Skills

STEM major

Electronics testing

Electronics troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-16

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:

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.

What You Will Do

As a Systems Engineering/Integration & Test Intern within the Space & Airborne Center, you will interface with the customers to develop CONOPS, system architecture, system requirements and manage qualification, verification and validation. Our center focuses on front end design and development as well as transitioning systems through integration and test to production. You will also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies.

You will support Radar Mode requirement development, engineering testing, integration and flight-testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Through Digital Transformation (DTx) you will perform these functions using a variety of methods and enabling technologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development.

What You Will Learn

• Support systems requirement development and analysis.
• Support activities in our labs and document requirement verifications.
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB and Python
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Generate test plans/procedures for assessing system performance
• Generate test documentation for verification/acceptance of components, subsystems, and systems
• Execute IV&V activities for multidisciplinary Integration and Test teams.
• Execute in-house and off-site test activities for system demonstrations and/or system sell-off.
• Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.
• Test hardware and software builds.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering Or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
• Experience in data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB and/or C++

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics degree program).
• Experience or coursework in Systems Engineering
• Extracurricular involvement in school groups/clubs and/or the community
• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher
• Basic understanding on how radar systems are developed and function and understanding of radar modes and operation, such as air/air detection, air/ground detection, and ground mapping capabilities
  

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 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, 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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