2026 Intern Electronic Warfare Electrical Engineering Onsite

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-H01 6380 Hollister Ave BLDG H01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 Hardware Engineering Center (HWEC) designs and develops electronics and test equipment for RF and EW sensors. HWEC provides engineering technology development and manufacturing support for an extensive line of airborne and ground-based systems. Seekinghighly motivated Electrical Engineering Interns to work on Electronic Warfare (EW) and electronics product development for defense applications. Raytheon EW engineering provides challenging technicalopportunities for graduating university entry level engineers to work with mentors who are experts in their field alongside your peers and engineers in other disciplines all in a collaborate design and laboratory environment. We offer the opportunity to contribute to innovative technical solutions in a wide array of applications that develop and enhance your technical skills.

The positions will be located in Goleta California.

What You Will Do

• Simulate implement and debug firmware VHDL Verilog.
• Perform circuit analysis circuit simulation design documentation maintenance.
• Support troubleshooting of hardware for test and verification.
• Test Analog/Digital/RF components and modules.
• Support development of Special Test Equipment (STE) for testing Electronics equipment.
• Perform testing on prototype hardware.
• Interact with test technicians suppliers program managers other engineers and internal/external customers.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain experience developing and testing with VHDL/Verilog
• You will learn how school skills are applied to real world embedded design

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuinga Bachelors (or higher) degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum entering their junior year by the start of summer 2026.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Major: Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)
• Strong technical aptitude as shown by strong grades or hands on lab experience with ability to work with hardware and lab equipment

• Self-motivated proactive and able to multi-task
• Demonstrated leadership experience through school or extracurricular projects

We Offer:

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

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • 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.

As 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 42000 USD - 88000 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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