RF Systems Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H01 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H01

 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.

Join the Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) Mission Area within the Systems Engineering Center at Raytheon, where we design and develop advanced radar and early-warning sensor systems for the warfighter. We are seeking Radar Systems Engineer Interns who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and are eager to support innovative sensor and radar programs. You will work alongside experienced engineers to define system architecture, develop and verify system requirements, perform analysis and modeling, and support integration, testing, and flight activities across the full product lifecycle. Support development, analysis, documentation, and verification of system requirements using DOORS. Generate system CONOPS and system architectures. Assist with radar mode requirement development and system performance assessments. Conduct modeling, simulation, and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB, Python, and C++. Participate in hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and hands-on laboratory testing. Support verification, validation, flight test, production, and post-deployment activities. Perform trade studies, functional/physical analyses, and MBSE-based system design. Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders. Prepare and present technical reports, findings, and briefings to internal and external stakeholders.

You Must Have Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.   Experience with RF fundamentals: link budget analysis, modulation schemes, noise figure, gain, bandwidth, filtering, or wave propagation Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators) through coursework, internships, or lab work Experience using MATLAB for data analysis Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer Internship or project experience related to RF, wireless, radar, SDR, or satellite communication Knowledge of systems engineering architecture and design, integration and test, and verification and validation approaches Experience with programming using C++ or scripting/automation tools like Python or LabVIEW Hands-on experience with antennas or PCB layout for RF circuits Exposure to digital signal processing concepts   What We Offer 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