About the role#
Systems Engineering Interns join our team in Marlborough, Massachusetts, to work on hardware and software integration. You will support programs across the full product lifecycle, including development, testing, production, and deployment. This role involves direct collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure our systems function reliably in the lab and in the field.
What you'll do#
- Integrate hardware and software systems and evaluate their functions.
- Develop test plans and procedures to verify system requirements.
- Analyze real-world and test data to support trade studies and performance evaluations.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and conduct failure data analyses.
- Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and project databases.
- Prepare and present technical reports and briefings to stakeholders.
- Participate in team meetings and working groups.
- Support qualification activities and sustainment efforts for depot returns.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in a STEM field, with at least 60 credit hours completed by the start date.
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues through coursework, research, or previous internships.
- Familiarity with commercial test equipment, such as oscilloscopes or spectrum analyzers.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required for test event support.
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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