2026 Raytheon Intern - Electro-Optics - Tucson, AZ (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

The Electro-Optics Department within the Hardware Directorate is currently searching for 2026 Summer Interns with interest or experience in the Electro-Optics field.

The Intern will be responsible for spending their time learning and assisting on development programs and will be asked to be flexible while learning subsystem architecture, subsystem integration, or hardware design as well as innovation related roles that could include design, design review, production support, process and metric development. 

This position is an onsite role.

What You Will Do

• Participate as mentee and Individual Contributor supporting program activities.
• Optical alignment/testing of telescope assembly processes.
• EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications.
• Requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies.
• Design of optical and opto-mechanical seeker systems and/or test fixtures for missiles.
• Working with engineering and production personnel to troubleshoot and provide root cause and corrective action to design and process issues.
• Support production related activities in the assembly and documentation of electro-optical subsystems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be at least a sophomore by summer 2026 and pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree majoring in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Optical design or systems integration and test experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas: optical testing and alignment, optical laboratory experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• ABET is the preferred, although not required accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical coursework or computer skills. 
• Familiarity with systems engineering including requirements development, requirement validation, and subsystem trade studies.
• Using Computer Analysis Tools (MATLAB, CodeV, FRED, or Microsoft Excel for EO modeling, simulation, and analysis applications.

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, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

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.
• Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
• Tucson, AZ: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-tucson,-az-location

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