About the role#
The Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department at Raytheon is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site with experienced engineers to support firmware development and hardware integration for airborne radar systems. This role involves direct work on hardware used in radar platforms.
What you'll do#
- Support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration activities.
- Assist with FPGA development, digital design verification, radar hardware integration, and system-level troubleshooting.
- Help engineers with design, testing, and validation tasks.
- Conduct lab work, including taking measurements, managing test setups, and handling documentation.
- Contribute to various electrical engineering project tasks.
- Participate in team meetings, technical reviews, and discussions.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established engineering procedures.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, and power supplies.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance, or the ability to obtain an interim clearance.
- Experience with C, C++, and MATLAB is preferred.
- Familiarity with HFSS or CST is preferred.
- Coursework or lab experience in RF and microwave engineering is preferred.
- Hands-on experience working on electrical engineering projects.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position based in El Segundo, California.
- The internship takes place during the Summer 2027 term.
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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