About the role#
The Advanced Products and Solutions Mission Area at Raytheon focuses on designing and developing radar and early-warning sensor systems. As an RF Systems Engineer Intern, you will work with experienced engineers to support the full product lifecycle of these systems. This is a full-time, on-site internship for Summer 2027 based in Goleta, California. This role requires U.S. citizenship.
What you'll do#
- Define system architecture and generate system concepts of operations.
- Develop, verify, and document system requirements using DOORS.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and C++.
- Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments.
- Participate in hardware and software integration, troubleshooting, and laboratory testing.
- Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities.
- Conduct trade studies, functional and physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design.
- Prepare and present technical reports and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with RF fundamentals such as link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation.
- Practical experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, and signal generators.
- Experience using MATLAB for data analysis.
Location & details#
- Location: Goleta, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- 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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