Hardware Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN01 ~ 10 & 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B2

 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: 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 BBN Technologies we invent new science by applying radical cross-discipline techniques to tangible prototype systems to prove concept viability.

This is especially evident in our Physical Systems and Sciences group, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts , where scientists and engineers anticipate the future in very large and very small-scale scientific systems that need to survive challenged operating environments.

We are seeking qualified and eager co-ops to become an integral part of this work. What You Will Do: You will join a project team designing, analyzing, and prototyping innovative multi-domain system architectures.

You will contribute on program teams providing support in areas such as system design, characterization, documentation and test.  You will learn strategies for both free-form thinking and disciplined application.

You will work with extraordinarily skilled team members, from project leadership to fellow interns. Qualifications You Must Have: • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Experience using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, various probes) • Exposure to reading and interpreting schematics, circuit, and system level block diagrams • Experience in design, simulation, analysis, and/or implementation on your own or as part of a project team.

Qualifications We Prefer: • Bring-up and debug new hardware designs • Test and characterization of circuit designs • Execute system level testing and report results, write basic scripts to automate test processes.

• Experience with scripting languages (Python, bash, etc.) • Prior experience Product Data Management Systems; Bills of Materials, product structure, configuration management.

• Prior experience using ORCAD, KiCAD schematic and Layout tools. • Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or MATLAB • Experience using Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Power Point 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, Safety and Innovation. • Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as: • 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 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.