About the role#
This is a full-time internship position for Summer 2027 based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will join the Naval Power Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center to support the design and development of radar and early-warning sensor systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Define system architecture and generate system CONOPS.
- Develop, verify, and document system requirements using DOORS.
- Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and assess system performance.
- Support the full product lifecycle, including integration, testing, production, and flight activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Active enrollment status through the end of the internship.
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals such as link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
- Experience using RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.
- Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis.
- Preferred experience includes work with radar, wireless, SDR, or satellite communication, as well as digital signal processing concepts.
- Preferred technical skills include C++, Python, LabVIEW, antenna design, or PCB layout for RF circuits.
- Understanding of systems engineering architecture, design, integration, and verification approaches.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
How to get in at Raytheon Technologies
Applying to RTX early provides a distinct advantage because recruiters review initial submissions before the candidate pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published anywhere, ensuring you can apply among the first. Reaching out to the specific people managing these roles often improves your response rate compared to submitting into a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind the company roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral.
