EW Generalist Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-111 ~ 1300 17Th St N ~ BBN ARLINGTON

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: Top Secret

RTX BBN Technologies solves challenging, real-world problems for our customers in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community through research, exploration, development, and prototyping. Our team specializes in developing next-generation Electronic Warfare (EW) and related RF sensor system technologies by combining a fundamental understanding of the underlying EM physics including complex electromagnetic interactions and signatures, and propagation phenomenology, with a deep expertise in analysis, statistical signal processing, optimization, and machine learning.

We are seeking an undergraduate student for a summer internship position with our electronic warfare (EW) team in our Arlington, VA office. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with an ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team solving complex technical challenges. You will work closely with highly skilled professionals in areas of signal processing algorithms, modeling and simulation, and firmware development.

BBN offers an exciting and collaborative work environment. If you enjoy working in a culture that emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence in a collegial work environment that values creativity and initiative, we would like to hear from you.

What you will do:

• Develop next-generation EW capabilities

• Analyze statistical signal processing, optimization, and machine learning

• Work with extraordinarily skilled team members, from project leadership to fellow interns.

What you will learn:

• Learn strategies for both free form thinking and disciplined application.

• Hone your oral and written presentation skills.

• Collaboration with a strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D

Qualifications you must have:
• U.S. citizenship is required as this position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance when sponsored by the company.

• You must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.• Some programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, or Python
 
Qualifications we prefer:

• Modeling and simulation

• Signal processing, statistical signal processing

• Laboratory electronics

• Software development (full stack or embedded)

• Data analytics

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Work Location:

This is an on-site role. Eligible candidates must reside or relocate within commuting distance of Arlington, VA.

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 - . 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, paren