Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

What You Will Do

As a Systems Engineering/Integration & Test Intern within the Space & Airborne Center, you will interface with the customers to develop CONOPS, system architecture, system requirements and manage qualification, verification and validation. Our center focuses on front end design and development as well as transitioning systems through integration and test to production. You will also perform functional / physical analysis, allocation, and trade studies.

You will support Radar Mode requirement development, engineering testing, integration and flight-testing, production, system deployment, and post deployment support across the product lifecycle. Through Digital Transformation (DTx) you will perform these functions using a variety of methods and enabling technologies, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Agile product development.

What You Will Learn

Support systems requirement development and analysis.

Support activities in our labs and document requirement verifications.

Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB and Python

Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders

Generate test plans/procedures for assessing system performance

Generate test documentation for verification/acceptance of components, subsystems, and systems

Execute IV&V activities for multidisciplinary Integration and Test teams.

Execute in-house and off-site test activities for system demonstrations and/or system sell-off.

Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.

Test hardware and software builds.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering Or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.

Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.

Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment

Experience troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby

Experience in data analysis using tools such as Microsoft Office, Python, MATLAB and/or C++

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

Majors: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics degree program).

Experience or coursework in Systems Engineering

Extracurricular involvement in school groups/clubs and/or the community

3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

Basic understanding on how radar systems are developed and function and understanding of radar modes and operation, such as air/air detection, air/ground detection, and ground mapping capabilities

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 products.

This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of State

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