About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will support programs for the U.S. military and international customers. You will work on the design, development, and integration of products from the initial concept through to production. This position is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and requires full-time, on-site attendance.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure system performance.
- Integrate solutions within their target environments.
- Execute integration, dry run, and formal qualification testing.
- Analyze and document system behaviors.
- Support system trade studies, requirements analysis, and allocation to subsystems.
- Work with your team to solve technical problems.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical).
- Active enrollment through the completion of the internship.
- Familiarity with the Systems Engineering V model, ranging from CONOPS development to sustainment.
- Familiarity with integration and testing, including procedures, automation, execution, and reporting.
- Experience with communications and networking technologies.
- Experience working in cross-discipline teams.
- Experience developing requirements and SysML diagrams.
- Experience with scripting for analysis or build and test automation.
- A current active Secret (or higher) clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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