Systems Engineering Intern Summer 2027

Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the leading minds in the industry? At RTX, internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation for working on complex problems, building your skills and helping create a safer, more connected world.

As part of the Collins Aerospace Mission Systems organization, teams develop advanced communication systems, ground and flight computers, sensors, cyber and software solutions, and mission systems integration. The Systems Engineering department within the PCS Department supports communications systems including SATCOM (AEHF, EHF, X-Band, Ka-Band, Ku-Band, C-Band, and PTW), Line-of-Sight (LOS) Radio Terminals and Secure Switching Networks.

This role is onsite in Marlborough, Massachusetts and may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do

• Integrate solutions within their target environment.
• Execute Integration, Dry Run, and Formal Qualification Testing.
• Analyze and document system behaviors.
• Support system trade studies, requirements analysis, and allocation to subsystems.
• Work with your team to solve difficult problems.

What You Will Learn

• Practical skills in data analysis, system integration, test development, and verification processes.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of systems engineering artifacts.
• Collaboration with a dynamic group of engineers from many disciplines.
• Real-world engineering experience that complements your education.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering V, from CONOPS development to Sustainment.
• At least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship or co-op session.
• Familiarity with integration and testing, including test procedures, test automation, test execution, and test reporting.
• Experience may come from on-the-job work, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with communications and networking technologies.
• Experience working in cross-discipline teams.
• Experience developing requirements.
• Experience developing SysML diagrams.
• Experience with scripting for analysis or build and test automation.
• A current active Secret (or higher) clearance.

What We Offer

• Values that drive actions, behaviors and performance: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

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.