Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-10-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

 What You Will Do

The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring a summer intern to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) organization.  The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our Government customer.

Work with other engineers on projects where you will have the opportunity to support the following types of systems work:

Interact with Agile development teams regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue closure associated with system capabilities  

Update systems level requirements/design documents

Support system level verification activities

Enhance and/or create tools that aid systems engineering tasks

Investigate and help develop new and emerging maritime technologies

What You Will Learn

How to create and deliver various types of presentations

Basic to advanced scripting and coding capabilities 

How to create more effective documentation

Working in a collaborative team environment

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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Qualifications

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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineer or Computer Science 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.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Experience with structured analytical or engineering workflows

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 of above
• Students should be at junior or senior status by Summer 2027
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, Linux, Unix, and/or other programming languages
• Empathy, curiosity, and desire to constantly improve, acquire new skills and drive for results
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, demonstrating ownership of and follow-through on tasks

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Raytheon Collins Aerospace is Philip Downs.

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