About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. You will work on-site, contributing to RF and microwave system theory and design. This role supports the development of components, subsystems, and Active Electronically Steered Antennas (AESAs).
What you'll do#
- Design RF microwave components and phased array applications.
- Integrate and test phased array hardware at both the component and system levels.
- Use electromagnetic simulation tools including HFSS, ADS, CST, and Mentor Graphics Xpedition.
- Perform analysis using tools such as Matlab.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or graduate degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance must be held prior to the start date.
- You must have the ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued security clearance before starting.
Location & details#
- Location: Tewksbury, MA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Status: Paid, full-time internship.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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