About the role#
RTX is looking for a Hardware Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Physical Systems and Sciences group in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This position is for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site with a team of engineers and scientists to build and test systems that operate in challenged environments.
What you'll do#
- Design, analyze, and prototype multi-domain system architectures.
- Support program teams with system design, characterization, documentation, and testing.
- Learn strategies for both free-form thinking and disciplined engineering application.
- Collaborate with project leadership and other interns on project teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Must remain enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and various probes.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, circuit diagrams, and system level block diagrams.
- Practical experience in design, simulation, analysis, or implementation, whether through personal projects or team work.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
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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