Date Posted:2026-02-17
Country:United States of America
Location:US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
Raytheon has an opportunity for an energetic and motivated intern in the Raytheon Vision Systems Engineering team. An internship with Raytheon Vision Systems Engineering will allow for broad exposure to both senior leadership and Enterprise-wide initiatives as well as learning and using Raytheon's tools and resources. Engineering interns at Raytheon may be placed in Test Engineering, Systems Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking a summer intern to support the Engineering Department.
The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials and experience in working in a teamwork environment, having not only academic, but also interpersonal skills to help optimize our teams. Additionally, the candidate should possess an inquisitive nature and a strong desire to learn real world applications to complement their academic experience.
This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum, entering their Junior, Senior, or Post Graduate standing level by the start of Summer 2026 as outlined below.
- (Junior Technical Intern) - must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program and classified as a Junior by start of internship
- (Senior Technical Intern)- must be enrolled in a Bachelor's 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
Responsibilities to Anticipate: - You will support integration, verification and validation, design verification testing, and production testing to support the delivery of EO/IR Focal Plane Array Sensor Systems.
- You will develop test plans and execute product test activities in support of engineering and production builds.
- You will develop and exercise good engineering judgement and technical decision making inside the Systems Engineering & Test Capabilities organization
- You will provide technical support to production/development related activities
- Contribute to trade studies and present results to stakeholders
- Present technical findings and solutions to leadership and customers
Basic Qualifications: - Must be pursuing a BS (or higher) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
- Applied engineering experience or coursework with exposure in one or more of the following domains: Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware development, Systems Integration and/or Test, ASIC development, Cybersecurity, System Security, Digital Electronics design or similar work history.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date.
Preferred Qualifications: - Specific majors: Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) from an ABET, Including specific majors: Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, Math, Engineering Science, Robotics, or related scientific or STEM discipline
- 3.00 cumulative GPA required
- Matlab and/or C++ experience
- Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
- Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle
- Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, and listening skills
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.
Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
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:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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 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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