Systems Engineering Intern –Onsite

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Support systems engineering activities for a Thrust Vector Actuation (TVA) system. Assist with requirements verification including test method definition, traceability, and evidence collection. Develop and maintain compliance matrices aligned to system requirements and contract deliverables. Support creation and processing of data item submittals (DIDs), reviewing content for accuracy, completeness, and alignment to program standards. Contribute to validation and verification documentation, including test plans, procedures, and verification reports. Collaborate closely with a cross-functional integrated project team (IPT). Help prepare for qualification testing by coordinating requirement reviews, configuration tracking, and verification artifacts.

Exposure to aerospace systems engineering processes and lifecycle management. Hands-on experience with requirements decomposition, tracing, and verification techniques. Understanding of formal qualification planning and compliance documentation practices. Experience collaborating across engineering disciplines within an integrated project team.

You Must Have Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session. Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship. Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles such as requirements flow, quality control, validation, and verification Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer Strong analytical and documentation skills. Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects. Prior internship, co-op, or work experience What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental,