2026 Returning Intern - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-04-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WH ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING H BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ 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 on day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join the Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (MFRFS) Systems Engineering team in McKinney, TX.  The MFRFS program is primarily an Army funded program specializing in the creation of compact stationary and on-the-move ground-based radars, with search and track capabilities of a variety of ground and airborne targets.  These technologies are paramount for early-warning systems, missile defense, and offensive countermeasures that help keep the warfighter safe.  In particular, this job assignment will be with the algorithms development / modes team on the MFRFS program. 
 
The Systems Engineer Intern will be a member of a highly visible team of engineers supporting systems engineering, algorithms development, and test data analysis expertise for the radar systems program.  The Systems Engineer Intern will regularly interface with the Software, Systems Integration and Test teams to ensure that proper design algorithms are implemented properly.      

This position is an onsite role.

This position can be a Junior, Senior, or Post Graduate Technical Intern based on the candidate's qualifications and standing as outlined below:

(Post-Graduate Technical Intern) - must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a graduate degree program (in degree fields listed in Qualifications You Must Have) by start of internship

What You Will Do:

• Support planning and execution of Integration, Verification, activities in our labs.
• Support evaluation of our development modules
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as MATLAB
• FPGA programming and debugging
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders
• Responsibilities to Anticipate:
• Support planning and execution of Integration, Verification, modeling activities in our labs.
• Support evaluation of our development modules
• Support troubleshooting and failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes and advanced use of lab or field test equipment
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations, including the use of analysis tools, such as Python
• Prepare and present results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors degree program or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics degree program
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
• Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB and/or C++
• Experience or coursework in FPGA programming and debugging
• Existing Department of War SECRET security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience or coursework in System Design
• Experience or coursework with Continuous and discrete time systems, Fourier transforms, and filter design
• 3.5 cumulative GPA or higher
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions
• Strong communication skills including effective written, verbal, an