Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

2d•$42,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department at Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration activities for advanced airborne radar systems. Depending on assignments, this role may involve supporting FPGA development, digital design verification, radar hardware integration, and system-level troubleshooting. The intern will work closely with experienced radar electronics engineers on real hardware used in airborne radar platforms.

Requirements

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical 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.
Coursework or project experience involving VHDL, Verilog, and digital logic design
Familiarity with FPGA development environments (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim, etc.)
Basic knowledge of electronics, digital interfaces, and hardware test equipment
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a lab-focused engineering environment
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or scripting languages for test automation
Prior experience with FPGA projects, embedded systems, or digital signal processing coursework
Hands-on familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers
Interest in radar systems or RF/digital hardware

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, modifying, and verifying VHDL firmware modules for radar-related FPGA subsystems
Support simulation, testbench development, and debugging using industry-standard EDA tools
Participate in airborne radar hardware integration, could include board-level bring-up, signal interface testing, and system validation
Execute structured test procedures and document results thoroughly
Troubleshoot firmware, digital interfaces, and radar hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools
Collaborate with engineering teams to validate system functionality and implement required design updates
Support continuous improvement of test setups, documentation practices, and development workflows