Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
This requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2027. 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 RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Are you passionate about turning innovative concepts into reality? Do you thrive in dynamic environments? Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer Intern to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting a range of systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment. Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission-critical defense systems, and you'll have a hands-on role in ensuring the entire system functions seamlessly.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 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 in troubleshooting hardware errors and provide fixes
- Experience with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- 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
- TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or interest in structural mechanics, material science, or mechanical systems design.
- Familiarity with technical drawings or software such as CAD, solidworks, or similar tools
- Experience with hands-on mechanical assembly, fabrication, or maintenance activities
- Strong attention to detail and ability follow technical specifications and safety protocols
Responsibilities
- Support hardware engineering team with maintenance, inspection, and documentation
- Participate in hands-on troubleshooting and repair activities for mechanical components of hardware systems
- Develop and update maintenance procedures and technical documentation for specialized equipment
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
