About the role#
This is a full-time internship position for Summer 2027 based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You will join the Naval Power Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center to support the design and development of radar and early-warning sensor systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Define system architecture and generate system CONOPS.
- Develop, verify, and document system requirements using DOORS.
- Perform analysis, modeling, and simulation using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and assess system performance.
- Support the full product lifecycle, including integration, testing, production, and flight activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Active enrollment status through the end of the internship.
- Knowledge of RF fundamentals such as link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
- Experience using RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.
- Proficiency in MATLAB for data analysis.
- Preferred experience includes work with radar, wireless, SDR, or satellite communication, as well as digital signal processing concepts.
- Preferred technical skills include C++, Python, LabVIEW, antenna design, or PCB layout for RF circuits.
- Understanding of systems engineering architecture, design, integration, and verification approaches.
Location & details#
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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