About the role#
RTX is seeking Electrical Engineering interns to support the Hardware Engineering Center for our Summer 2027 program. You will work on Electronic Warfare and electronics product development in a collaborative laboratory environment. This role involves working with mentors and peers to develop technical solutions for defense applications.
What you'll do#
- Simulate, implement, and debug firmware using VHDL and Verilog.
- Perform circuit analysis and maintain design documentation.
- Test analog, digital, and RF components and modules.
- Support hardware troubleshooting for test and verification.
- Assist in the development of Special Test Equipment for electronics.
- Test prototype hardware.
- Interact with test technicians, suppliers, program managers, and other engineering teams.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM major.
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required on your start date.
- Experience with basic lab equipment is preferred.
- Experience using design tools like Vivado or Quartus for VHDL or Verilog development is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- The position is based on-site in Goleta, California.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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