About the role#
As a Receiver, Exciter & Processing Architecture Electrical Engineer Intern, you will join the REPA department to support the development, test, integration, and production of radar system components. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to design and maintain equipment including receivers, exciters, and processing electronics. This position is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Apply your engineering knowledge to solve technical problems in product development and production support.
- Collaborate with team experts to determine and develop effective engineering approaches.
- Contribute to the integration and testing of analog, RF, microwave, and digital systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS or advanced degree program in a STEM field, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial).
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance, or the ability to obtain an interim clearance, prior to your start date.
- A 3.0 cumulative GPA is desired.
- ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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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