Antenna Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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. At Raytheon , The Effector RF Design Department is seeking a highly motivated Antenna Design Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 to support the development of RF products and technologies including antennas, RF couplers, and supporting test equipment as part of a multi-discipline team. A successful candidate is one with the skillset and passion required to solve complex engineering problems, properly apply engineering tools and processes, and leverage knowledge from previous coursework and projects. All interns will work within a larger team at Raytheon.  Interns perform meaningful engineering tasks for their assigned projects and will also have access to a variety of career development opportunities.  These include access to technical mentors and the ability to “shadow” experienced professionals in order to learn about real industry positions.

Development of antenna or radome hardware and requirements. Working with interdisciplinary engineering teams including thermal, structural, mechanical, systems, etc. Working with antenna manufacturing suppliers. Antenna modeling and simulation execution on workstations and high performance computing resources (HPC). Analyzing simulation or measurement test data to verify performance to requirements.

You Must Have: Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session . Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session Proficiency with modeling & simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, FEKO, SENTRi and/or GRASP Experience and/or coursework with one or more of the following: Communication theory, microwave theory, and/or electromagnetic and wave theory Qualifications We Prefer: Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework. Model generation and simulation experience with conformal antennas (to include experience or relevant course work). Proficiency with Python, MATLAB and/or other high level scientific programming languages Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: 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