Electrical Test Intern

About the Role

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? RTX internships, co-ops and full-time careers give you a strong foundation to work on complex problems, build your skills and help create a safer, more connected world.

The Materials & Process Engineering / Failure Analysis Department at Raytheon provides full-service analysis and testing of components, circuit card processing, materials manufacturing, qualification and special processes for commercial, ground, airborne, military and space applications. The team performs formal analyses such as Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA), Failure Analysis (FA), Prohibited Materials Inspection (PMI), PWB Coupon Assessment and Suspect Counterfeit Parts Testing. It also handles design verification, component characterization, screening, qualification, environmental testing, radiation characterization, lot acceptance testing and neutron testing. Teams work closely with programs, suppliers and end users to investigate failures and build test plans that meet customer needs, budgets and schedules.

What You Will Do

• Test and troubleshoot electrical components (digital, analog, power, RF and more) in a laboratory setting.
• Develop solutions to test issues, improve productivity and efficiency, update design documentation, work with suppliers to resolve component issues and evaluate design changes.
• Work on a multi-disciplined product team with test technicians, factory facilitators, operations managers, engineers and Quality Assurance personnel.

What You Will Learn

• Test methodologies for electronics and electrical components
• Laboratory test equipment
• Designing test fixtures
• Software development

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings and electrical schematics
• Conducting failure investigations and recommending fixes for systemic issues to prevent recurrence
• Good communication skills

What We Offer

RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation. Relocation assistance is available.

Hired applicants may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Benefits vary by business unit and collective-bargaining status. Eligible applicants may also receive annual incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an RTX office, regardless of whether the role is onsite, hybrid or remote.