[Hiring] System Engineering Co-op @RTX

Role Description

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors, and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth, and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities to accomplish air, space, and missile defense missions.

Raytheon is hiring electrical engineers with an emphasis in RF communications and antenna system design as part of the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). This is a part-time, remote role targeting senior or postgraduate students in electrical engineering with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027.

• Support planning and execution of analysis, integration, and verification.
• Troubleshoot test activities in labs or OPS environments.
• Support failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes.
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools, such as MATLAB.
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to stakeholders.
• Support activities related to test and troubleshooting of hardware.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement minor design changes.
• Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases.
• Participate in engineering tag ups and meetings.
• Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with Engineering teams.
• Participate in periodic team meetings and working group meetings.
• Support for mockup hardware, sustainment/depot returns, and repair.
• After training, support RF Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Systems Integration & Test activities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027.
• Academic or internship experience that includes hands-on testing of electronic equipment.
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics.
• Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Ansys HFSS, or Python for data analysis and automation.

Requirements

• Proficient use of Windows or UNIX platforms.
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to Agile Development Principles.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous internship experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, communications protocols.
• Exposure to reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid state amplifiers performance parameters.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic Engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and 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.