Systems Engineering Test Equipment Intern (Summer 2027)

Raytheon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Raytheon in El Segundo, CA is offering a hands-on internship/co-op in electrical/aerospace engineering. You will write requirements for test equipment, design FPGA-based test systems, and create CAD schematics, gaining exposure to integration and testing of specialized test gear.

The role emphasizes learning Systems Engineering concepts, IV&V, and a pathway to security-clearance eligibility, with relocation optional for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering 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 development of firmware on FPGA such as Xilinx(AMD) or Altera(INTEL)

Responsibilities

• Write Requirements for Test Equipment
• Design Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based Test Equipment
• Create Schematics using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as Creo
• Integration and Test of Special Test Equipment

Skills

Firmware development

AI experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering

Tools

Creo

Orcad

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-06

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-R01 ~ 2000 E Imperial Hwy ~ BLDG R01

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

• Write Requirements for Test Equipment
• Design Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based Test Equipment
• Create Schematics using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as Creo
• Integration and Test of Special Test Equipment

What You Will Learn

• Systems Engineering V (Requirements and Verification)
• Integration Verification and Validation (IV&V)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical, Aerospace or Computer Engineering 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 development of firmware on FPGA such as Xilinx(AMD) or Altera(INTEL)

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using CAD software such as Creo, Orcad or equivalent.
• Experience with AI

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 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 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.