About the role#
As a Mission Analyst Intern, you will join a team of systems engineers focused on modeling, simulation, and analysis. Your work supports the development of products for the warfighter by demonstrating the effectiveness of systems operating in complex threat environments. You will analyze solutions across various technologies, including sensors, effectors, communications, and command and control systems.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the development and implementation of model-based solutions to support mission trade studies.
- Develop and integrate variable-fidelity computer models and simulations to capture system effects.
- Model system and mission kill chains using Government, Commercial, or Raytheon simulation tools.
- Execute mission system simulations and analyze the resulting data.
- Create metrics and products that communicate the chain of events leading to specific actions.
- Collaborate with team members and program experts to determine and implement analytic approaches.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in STEM (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics).
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: McKinney, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: 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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