About the role#
RTX is hiring a Systems Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Richardson, Texas. You will work within a cross-functional team to support the development and delivery of avionics system solutions. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, analysis, and refinement of system requirements and interfaces.
- Collaborate with teams of software, integration, and test engineers.
- Contribute to verification planning and test development to ensure system requirements are met.
- Participate in technical reviews of design artifacts and test procedures.
- Assist with system integration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution in lab environments.
- Communicate technical status and proposed solutions to team members and mentors.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM field.
- Active enrollment in your degree program through the end of the internship.
- Coursework or project experience in systems engineering, embedded systems, software development, aerospace, or controls.
- Exposure to requirements development, verification, testing, or model-based engineering.
- Experience with tools such as Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or Cameo.
- Experience working on team-based technical projects, including design reviews or test execution.
Location & details#
- Location: Richardson, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
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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