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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 today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

The Effector RF Products Department is seeking current Electrical or Computer Engineering college students who have experience designing wireless communication and data links for a summer 2025 internship position. This role includes design and test activities that span preliminary design to integration.  Products we develop support datalink applications on a variety of tactical missile programs. 

The Data Link subsystems team develops the next generation of high capacity, covert, and agile data links. From space based to terrestrial RF links, Raytheon develops RF data link subsystems for the most challenging environments. As a member of this team within the ERFP Department, your tasks may include:

•           Communications systems design

•           Data link hardware development

•           Algorithm development

•           Digital signal processing

All Candidates will work within a larger team at Raytheon.  Interns perform meaningful engineering tasks for their assigned projects and will also have access to a variety of career development opportunities.  These include access to technical mentors and the ability to “shadow” experienced professionals in order to learn about real industry positions.

This position is in Tucson, AZ and is an on-site role.

What You Will Do

• Perform and/or evaluate concept and performance trade studies, link budget analyses and demonstrate developed capabilities for data link communication applications.

• Perform hardware and software Communication Architecture trade studies.

• Develop, prototype, and test data link models and communication signal processing algorithms in detailed high-fidelity simulations and support hardware implementation.

• Testing, verifying and validating communication and signal processing algorithm requirements and performance in laboratory or field test environments.

• Provide engineering support through participation in project design reviews, peer reviews, briefings to internal leadership and external customers for all phases of development tasks.

This position can be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post-Graduate based on the candidates qualifications and standing as outlined below:

• (Sophomore Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program

• (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program

• (Senior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program

• (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

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Post-Graduate by the start of Summer 2025 in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree.

• Experience and/or coursework in programming and/or simulation experience in MATLAB, SIMULINK, C/C++, or equivalent language.

• Experience and/or coursework with two or more of the following:

  • Communication theory

  • Digital signal processing

  • Probability theory

  • Stochastic signal processing

  • RF and electromagnetic theory

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with a focus in digital communications, communications systems design, data link hardware development, waveform algorithm development, and or digital signal processing.

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.

• Experience with system engineering of RF subsystems.

• Experience with waveform simulations using modulations schemes such as: PSK, FSK, OFDM, and QAM.

• Familiar with common RF impairments: Phase noise, multipath, and Doppler. 

• Link budget and propagation modeling for end-to-end system evaluation. 

• Strong understanding of RF transceiver and front-end design and common tradeoffs in RF designs for communication systems.

• Familiarity with antenna design parameters.

• Familiarity with fixed point algorithm simulations for VHDL verification.

• Familiarity with wireless fading model simulation.

• Knowledge of Layer 2 and above.

• Strong technical and interpersonal skills with desire to support enterprise initiatives.

• Ability to prepare documentation with minimal oversight.

• Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers from diverse communities and cultures.

• Demonstrated ability to work with colleagues who represent a diversity of work and conflict resolution styles.

What 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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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• 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.

• 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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