Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Systems Engineering intern in San Diego. You will contribute to hardware/software integration, develop test plans, debug interfaces, and verify system requirements as part of a dynamic project team.

You will work with lab and field testing, supporting engineering activities across the product lifecycle while gaining hands-on experience in aerospace and defense systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a STEM field and enrolled through the internship period.
• Minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB and/or C++.
• Experience with troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting, including the use of common commercial test equipment.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist integration of hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures.
• Debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, verify system requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement solutions.
• Support program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, and deployment activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

C++

Troubleshooting

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Test Equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG 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 intern at Raytheon, you will work as a contributor to integrate hardware and software, develop test plans and procedures, debug and evaluate system functions and interfaces, and verify 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 with multi-disciplinary teams and partner to implement solutions. In this role, you will support elements of program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, production, system deployment, and/or post deployment support across the product lifecycle. You will 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.

What You Will Learn

Supporting Engineering activities related to testing and troubleshooting of hardware and softwareFunctional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded systemTroubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipmentSystem integration and test supportComplete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB Maintain engineering databases

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 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Experience with data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB and/or C++
• 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

• Prior RTX internship, Co-op, or work experience.
• Experience with tools for instrumentation and collection of large data sets, data analysis and automation
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
• Proven strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities

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 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. This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State 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.

We are 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.

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.

• 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
• holidays

• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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 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.