Systems Engineering Intern

Date Posted:

2025-09-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MD102: Guardian Gateway - Aberdeen Pr 6260 Guardian Gateway , Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is currently looking for a summer System Engineer Intern to support the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Product Lines in the Precision Navigation (PNav) Systems and Software Department.  This team, based at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is responsible for the IFF System Integration and Verification Testing of Mission Critical equipment in support of Military Air Traffic Control.

The ideal candidate will be a highly enthusiastic team member excited about learning new technologies and development of IFF systems.

What You Will Do:

• Hands-on development support of new system capabilities supporting Identification Friend or Foe systems.

• Specific assignments will be determined based on the candidate’s background, skillset, and interests.

• Tasks may include system test development, system integration, system performance analysis and test, or system requirements development and design support.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain practical skills in areas like data analysis, system integration, test development, and verification processes

• Hands-on-Experience with a variety of system engineering artifacts

• Collaborate with a dynamic group of engineers from a variety of disciplines

• Real world engineering experience will complement your education

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

• 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:

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and Project.

• Must have the ability to travel on business.

• Good grasp of engineering fundamentals and evidence of problem solving and decomposition experience

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Curiosity and ability to grasp larger system development concepts

• Good written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work in a structured team environment with other engineers across a variety of disciplines

• System requirements developments, design, integration, and/or test qualification experience

• Electrical or mechanical design experience

• Modeling and simulation experience

• Shell scripting experience, such as Perl, Python, etc.

• Programming Experience

• Demonstrated tendency to take ownership of role and responsibilities

• Small team leadership experience

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you will have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that is redefining aerospace, every day.

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 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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