Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) is offering a Systems Engineering internship in San Diego, focusing on integrating hardware and software, developing test plans, and verifying system requirements. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, work in lab or field environments, and contribute to multiple stages of the product lifecycle.

The role requires pursuing a STEM degree with at least 60 credits by start date, and experience with data analysis and tools like Python, MATLAB, or C++.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a STEM field and enrolled through the internship period.
• Must have at least 60 hours of credit by start of the internship.
• Experience with data analysis using tools like Python, MATLAB, and/or C++.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues in an academic or internship setting with common test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in integrating hardware and software components.
• Develop test plans and procedures; support verification of system requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement solutions in lab or field settings.
• Support program development, engineering testing, integration, field testing, and deployment activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

Microsoft Office

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

Job Description

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 software
• Functional analysis of real world and test data; trade studies to bring advanced features to fielded system
• 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
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• Maintain engineering databases

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 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

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