2026 Systems Engineering Intern Woburn, MA Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA312: Woburn MA 235 Presidential 235 Presidential Way Spencer Building 26 Woburn MA 01801 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Engineering Discipline is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to design develop and test to shape innovative solutions for our customers. Join our organization and experience the Systems V engineering life cycle while interfacing with a variety of engineering disciplines subject matter experts chief engineers chief technologists the customer and so many more to ensure we design integrate test and strengthen our systems to work the first time and every time for our warfighters!

In this role you will have the opportunity to work on an effectors project pertinent to the systems lifecycle. This role is 100% on-site at our Woburn MA campus.

This position can be a Sophomore Junior Senior or Post Graduate 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
• (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Junior by start of internship
• (Senior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelors degree program and classified as a Senior by start of internship
• (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

What You Will Do

In this role you will support the following types of activities:

• Core Systems Engineering: Update develop maintain and improve requirements concepts of operations and define system interfaces.
• Testing Efforts: Develop and implement test plans procedures integration and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and perform/execute the testing
• Troubleshoot and Analyze: Identify and resolve hardware software and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging.
• Drive Performance: Collaborate across functions to drive performance improvements and resolve system issues.
• Integrate Systems: Integrate hardware and software into tactical systems evaluating their functionality and impact.
• Decision analysis & Resolution: Conduct trade studies and present results to stakeholders.
• Collaborate and work with disciplinary team to achieve seamless integration and system functionality.
• Document and Communicate: Develop integration documentation execute plans analyze data verify requirements and effectively communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Perform Data Analysis: Conduct statistical and numerical analysis test data to ensure optimal system performance and verify requirements.
• Present Findings: Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers.
• Support Missions: Travel as needed to support mission execution at various locations including local RTX facilities test sites vendor facilities and customer locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree program and will be at minimum entering their sophomore year by the start of summer 2026
• Experience with systems software systems hardware systems requirements systems integration and/or systems test.
• Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain and maintain program access as required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the Defense Industry and specifically with military systems; tactics techniques and procedures as well as Department of Defense customer infrastructure experience.
• Experience with DOORS Rhapsody Cameo or other digital engineering tools.
• Experience with model-based engineering and associated tools
• Experience in developing and managing requirements.
• Experience developing both scripts and functions with MATLAB.
• Experience with performing performance analysis and presenting analytical and technical material
• Experience with generating technical documentation such as trade studies test plans procedures or technical reports.
• Experience working in an integration lab test facility or in the field supporting integration and/or verification.
• Experience with evaluating systems using simulated environments.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering Product Cycle

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.
• Relocation eligible

Security Clearance:

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: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 USD. 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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