Systems Engineering Summer Intern- Onsite

RTX (Raytheon); Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) is seeking a STEM student for an internship/co-op in Windsor Locks, CT. The role focuses on developing, managing, and verifying engine control system requirements and components.

You will perform analyses, support tests, and coordinate across teams to ensure product integrity and successful certification. Strong analytical and communication skills are required, with exposure to DoD-related projects and DoE standards being a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Perform control system analyses to support requirements development and verification activities for engine control system products.
• Integrate engine control system components and subsystems.
• Coordinate requirements and verification plans across multidisciplinary teams within Collins and with external customers.
• Support the validation and verification of product requirements through analysis, development testing, and acceptance/qualification/certification testing
• Analyze engine parameter data, support investigations using RCCA methodologies and identify issues down to the component level for resolution by the IPT.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

System-level thinking

Communication

Education

STEM degree in progress

60 credit hours completed

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola

DOORS/DXL

SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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

• Develop, manage, and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Perform control system analyses to support requirements development and verification activities for engine control system products.
• Integrate engine control system components and subsystems.
• Coordinate requirements and verification plans across multidisciplinary teams within Collins and with external customers.
• Support the validation and verification of product requirements through analysis, development testing, and acceptance/qualification/certification testing
• Analyze engine parameter data, support investigations using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and identify issues down to the component level for resolution by the responsible Integrated Project Team (IPT).

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEMP) 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 may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active or eligible to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Aerospace engineering internship, coop, and/or school project team experience
• Experience with gas turbine engines, aircraft systems, or comparable systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DOORS/DXL, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola, and SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo
• Understanding of system controls, dynamics modeling, verification, and validation
• Strong communication & teamwork skills; experience presenting
• Strong analytical capability; ability to think at the system level

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.

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.

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
• holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered b