RTX Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer · El Segundo, CA Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer El Segundo, CA

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The Airborne Radar Electronics Design Department at Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support VHDL-based firmware development and hardware integration activities for advanced airborne radar systems. Depending on assignments, this role may involve supporting FPGA development, digital design verification, radar hardware integration, and system‑level troubleshooting. The intern will work closely with experienced radar electronics engineers on real hardware used in airborne radar platforms.

• Assist in developing, modifying, and verifying VHDL firmware modules for radar‑related FPGA subsystems
• Support simulation, testbench development, and debugging using industry‑standard EDA tools
• Participate in airborne radar hardware integration, could include board‑level bring‑up, signal interface testing, and system validation
• Execute structured test procedures and document results thoroughly
• Troubleshoot firmware, digital interfaces, and radar hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and FPGA debugging tools
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate system functionality and implement required design updates
• Support continuous improvement of test setups, documentation practices, and development workflows

• Practical experience developing and validating VHDL firmware for airborne radar electronics
• Exposure to real radar hardware integration workflows and system verification
• Mentorship from engineers experienced in airborne radar design and development
• Opportunities to support meaningful radar hardware tasks during the summer program

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Coursework or project experience involving VHDL, Verilog, and digital logic design
• Familiarity with FPGA development environments (Vivado, Quartus, Model Sim, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of electronics, digital interfaces, and hardware test equipment
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a lab‑focused engineering environment

• Experience with Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or scripting languages for test automation
• Prior experience with FPGA projects, embedded systems, or digital signal processing coursework
• Hands‑on familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers
• Interest in radar systems or RF/digital hardware

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Relocation Eligibility

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. 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.

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