2026 Software Engineering Intern - Gen4 Radar - Onsite (CA)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered who might be looking back? Well, wonder no more! Raytheon Engineering in RTX Technologies creates communications and monitoring systems to keep America’s troops safe with real-time data and information. Our dynamic engineers develop demanding, trusted, superior solutions to make the world a safer place. We are looking for Software Engineers to join our Software Engineering team in El Segundo, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements. The Raytheon Software Engineering organization is seeking enthusiastic and highly capable software engineering interns in programs developing real time embedded software in the Gen 4 Tactical Airborne Radar area. The ideal candidate will employ Raytheon software development processes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Analyze technical problems and provide innovative solutions Work effectively and contribute during various phases of the software development life-cycle Participate in development efforts of real-time embedded software Drive towards meeting technical goals Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across multiple disciplines and functional areas

Requirements

This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Math, Physics or related field (STEM) and will be at minimum Junior, Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.
Developing software utilizing C/C++, Python, Ada or related tools/languages
Knowledge of real time embedded software development
Solid academic & technical background in computer science / software engineering
This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Except in rare circumstances, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Hardware / software integration experience
Knowledge and Experience with Radar Technology
Experience with developing and integrating software for Radar systems
Knowledge in the phases of the software development life-cycle
Knowledge of Software Development Processes
Experience with Agile and Continuous Integration methodologies

Responsibilities

Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
Analyze technical problems and provide innovative solutions
Work effectively and contribute during various phases of the software development life-cycle
Participate in development efforts of real-time embedded software
Drive towards meeting technical goals
Communicate effectively with team members and leaders across multiple disciplines and functional areas