2026 Systems Engineering Intern - Guidance & Control - Onsite - Tucson, AZ

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Job Summary:

The Systems Effectors: Processing Guidance & Control Center is responsible for algorithm development including Guidance Navigation and Control; radio frequency (RF) and electro-optical/infrared (EO-IR) Signal Processing (SP); and missile- and sensor-level Modeling and Simulation for Raytheons broad portfolio of projects programs and the GNC department we design integrate and optimize effector guidance tracking navigation and estimation algorithms to meet mission objectives. We support new business initiatives and help develop & execute technology roadmaps.

The Effectors PG&C Center is currently hiring for a Systems engineering Intern - GNC Engineer position in Tucson AZ to support execution of the portfolio of current and upcoming missile programs.

As a Systems engineering Intern - GNC Engineer you will participate in the evaluation design implementation and integration of embedded software algorithms. You will support a team of engineers in an integrated product team that will be responsible for tactical embedded software firmware and integrated flight software 6 Degrees-of-Freedom simulations to achieve overall system performance requirements.

This position is an onsite role located in Tucson AZ.

This position can be a Sophomore Junior or Senior Technical Intern based on the candidates qualifications and standing as outlined below:

• (Sophomore Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Sophomore by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment.

• (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Junior by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment.

• (Senior Technical Intern)- must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Senior by start of internship and provide proof of graduation prior to first day of employment.

What You Will Do

• You will support missile guidance tasks including guidance law development state estimation sensor fusion trajectory shaping and miss distance performance optimization.

• You will participate in navigation tasks including system trade studies component modeling of inertial measurement units (IMU) global positioning systems (GPS) as well as simulation of navigation algorithms particularly Kalman filters.

• You will support control system tasks including autopilot control actuation system mechanism motor control and gimbaled seeker servo design.

• You will work with embedded software including real-time GNC algorithm development for missiles system products.

• You will support missile performance analysis including model development system optimization and Monte Carlo assessments with expected system disturbances.

• Support systems requirement development and analysis.

• Support activities in our labs and document requirement verifications.

• 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 Bachelors (or higher) degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)with 12 months or less of professional experience (excluding internships)
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Specific majors: Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Physics Mathematics or Systems Engineering

• 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

• Experience with Matlab C C Object Oriented designsystems

• Experience with Unix and/or Linux operating systems

• Coursework or work experience including one or more of the following: classical control theory digital and modern control systems dynamics Kalman filter designor signal processing.

• Class projects professional internships or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work or computer skills.

• Effective communication and organization skills.

• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions

• 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

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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.

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: Are RTX

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