2026 Intern - Electrical Engineering - Onsite

RTX • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. We are seeking a driven and talented Electrical Engineering Summer Intern to join our team. This position focuses on AMD VHDL design, with opportunities to apply your knowledge of machine learning principles to cutting-edge projects. As part of our engineering team, you will work in a collaborative, innovative environment to support advanced design and development efforts in the fields of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum, entering their (Sophomore year) by the start of summer 2026.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or experience in VHDL coding, FPGA design, and simulation.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Familiarity with hardware acceleration for machine learning algorithms.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with AMD FPGA platforms and tools (e.g., Vivado, ModelSim, etc.).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their practical applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, simulate, and verify VHDL designs targeting AMD FPGA platforms.
• Collaborate on the development and optimization of FPGA-based systems for aerospace and defense applications.
• Integrate machine learning principles into hardware design workflows to enhance system performance.
• Assist in the implementation and validation of hardware/software co-design projects.
• Document design processes, results, and technical findings to share with internal teams.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and testing of FPGA systems.
• Participate in cross-functional team meetings and contribute innovative ideas to solve engineering challenges.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern