System Engineering Co-op

RTX

Electrical Engineering co-op supporting Raytheon’s aerospace and defense RF communications and antenna systems. Assisting systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and MATLAB-based performance analysis.

Posted 8/24/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in Electrical Engineering principles, including hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment, data analysis using MATLAB, and familiarity with common test equipment. Capable of supporting engineering processes, including root-cause analysis and hardware testing, while effectively communicating results to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeMATLAB Data AnalysisTroubleshooting Technical IssuesCommon Test Equipment ExperienceU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisTroubleshootingElectrical SchematicsSignal GeneratorsOscilloscopesSpectrum AnalyzersPython ScriptingVBA ScriptingAnsys HFSSAgile Development Principles

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesMultitaskingEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MATLABMicrosoft Office SuiteWindowsUNIXTest Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipDoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Root-Cause AnalysisEngineering SpecificationsSystems EngineeringHardware TestingData CollectionReflector System DesignAntenna Feed DesignHigh Power Tube Amplifier TechnologyInstrumentationCommunications Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonUnixVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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, using advanced lab or field test equipment
Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools such as MATLAB
Support preparation and presentation of results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
Support hardware testing and troubleshooting
Support root-cause analysis and implement minor design changes
Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases
Participate in engineering tag-ups and meetings among Program, Systems Engineering, and the Chief Engineer
Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with Engineering teams
Participate in team, interface teleconference, and working group meetings
Support mockup hardware, sustainment/depot returns, and repair
After comprehensive on-the-job training, support RF Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Masters’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027
Academic or internship experience including hands-on testing of electronic equipment
Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic, internship, or hobby setting
Experience using common commercial test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB
Experience with Microsoft Office, Ansys HFSS, or Python for data analysis and automation
U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Active and existing DoD Top Secret security clearance required after day 1
Proficient use of Windows or UNIX platforms preferred
Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages preferred
Exposure to Agile Development Principles preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite preferred
Previous internship experience preferred
Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols preferred
Exposure to reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid state amplifier performance parameters, and high power tube amplifier technology preferred
Exposure to instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including scripting or automation for data collection and analysis, preferred
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities preferred
Basic engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function preferred
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment preferred
Ability to work effectively with others preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position and collective-bargaining coverage)