About the role#
The Advanced Products and Solutions Mission Area at Raytheon focuses on designing and developing radar and early-warning sensor systems. As an RF Systems Engineer Intern, you will work with experienced engineers to support the full product lifecycle of these systems. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Goleta, California. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Define system architecture and generate system concepts of operations.
- Develop, verify, and document system requirements using DOORS.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
- Participate in hardware and software integration, troubleshooting, and laboratory testing.
- Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
- Conduct trade studies, functional and physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design.
- Prepare and present technical reports and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with RF fundamentals such as link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
- Practical experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.
- Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.
Location & details#
- Location: Goleta, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
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.
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