2025 Intern Systems Engineering - Onsite - El Segundo, CA

Date Posted:

2025-01-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA323: 2000 E Imperial Hwy Bldg R01 2000 East Imperial Highway Building R01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Job Summary:

As a Systems Engineering Intern within the Sensors: Space and Air 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.

This position is an onsite role in El Segundo, California.

This position can be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Post Graduate Technical Intern based on the candidate's qualifications and standing as outlined below:

• (Sophomore Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and classified as a Sophomore by start of internship
• (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and classified as a Junior by start of internship
• (Senior Technical Intern)- must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and classified as a Senior by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment
• (Post-Graduate Technical Intern) - must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a graduate degree program (in degree fields listed in Qualifications You Must Have) by start of internship and provide proof of graduation for undergraduate degree prior to first day of employment

What You Will Do:

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

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Support evaluation of our requirement development
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as Python, MATLAB, C++
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Aerospace Engineering degree program
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
• Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB and/or C++

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience or coursework in Systems Engineering
• Extracurricular involvement in school groups/clubs and/or the community
• 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Basic understanding on how radar systems are developed and function
• Understanding of radar modes and operation, such as air/air detection, air/ground detection, and ground mapping capabilities
• Understanding of radar hardware such as receiver/exciters, antennas, processors and the key performance parameters associated with each
• Understanding of radar timelines and timing and control
• Understanding of the different types of waveforms used/available and the pros and cons of each
• Understanding of radar performance predictions, such as detection range and dynamic range, and how these flow down to hardware parameters
• Understanding of the different stages of radar testing (hardware, radar lab, flight test, production)
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills Self-starter with the ability to independently pursue information and solve problems
• Proven strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment Ability to problem solve and seek out additional resources
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution style

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

This position requires 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

We Are RTX

The salary range for this role is - . 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 the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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