About the role#
Raytheon is seeking an FPGA Engineering Intern for the Multi Product Power & Digital Team. This is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027 based in McKinney, Texas. You will work within the Electrical Engineering organization to support critical engineering tasks across various product lines.
What you'll do#
- Develop FPGA designs for Xilinx (AMD), Altera (Intel), and Microchip vendors.
- Write VHDL code for gigabit serial interfaces, RF interfaces, DSP algorithms, control logic, data links, and embedded processing.
- Collaborate with circuit card designers and systems engineers to define requirements.
- Model algorithms, partition work, and perform code development, simulation, and implementation.
- Verify designs using directed and constrained random test methodologies.
- Provide design support from initial requirements through final integration and testing.
- Manage design documentation and configuration.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field, continuing through the internship.
- Experience with VHDL or Verilog programming.
- Experience working with FPGAs, microprocessors, or other programmable logic devices.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Experience with Xilinx, Altera, or Microchip FPGAs and their associated design tools is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with the integration and testing of digital systems using standard test equipment.
Location & details#
- Location: McKinney, Texas.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: Please include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume and upload your most recent transcripts.
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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