Systems Engineer Intern

Date Posted: 2026-09-29

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-CO-SCHRIEVER-AFB-CUST ~ 720 Irwin Ave ~ SCHRIEVER AFB (External Site)

 Position Role Type: Onsite

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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 Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense?

Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry.

With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Collins Aerospace, we're not just designing systems; we're crafting the backbone of mission-critical systems and safeguarding the lives of those who protect us.

As our next Intern Systems Engineer, you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of tactical communication solutions that are vital to national defense.

As a member of Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS), you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of Strategic Nuclear Deterrence, bringing your acumen to the forefront of innovation and ensuring the efficacy and security of systems that are vital to national defense.

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry?

At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. You’ll contribute to the development and delivery of communication solutions that support critical customer and mission needs.

You do not have to have previous experience; we will provide the training and tools to help develop the skills you will need. You will learn from the best and brightest in the communications and nuclear deterrence domain.

What You Will Do • Perform in a cross-functional agile team • Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes • Creation, decomposition, and tracing requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.

• Work with a model-based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams. • Perform integration and testing for these communications solutions.

What You Will Learn You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.

You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with our systems engineering experts, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product while employing next-generation systems engineering tools and processes.

Opportunity to practice the latest modeling tools and next-generation systems engineering processes You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field.

We are growing, so can you! Qualifications You Must Have • Requires active pursuit of a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Qualifications We Prefer • Familiarity with RTX systems, processes, and tools. • Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.

• Experience working in an Agile environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, or Sys).

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. • Relocation Eligibility– Relocation assistance available Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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 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 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.