Systems Engineering Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-03-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

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.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a world leader in advanced communication systems and is responsible for providing products to all branches of the US military. The Mission Systems Engineering Team is seeking a motivated and driven Engineering Intern to join the team in our Marlborough, MA location.

Are you up for a challenge? Mission Systems Engineering leads the design, development, and production of DoD and Government Communications Systems. We supports customers for Land, Sea, and Airborne Programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. You will be exposed to exciting, meaningful, and technically challenging assignments within a growing business. Bring your skills and talent to help our products compete within an aggressive market!

As a Systems Engineering Intern your work could support the development of next generation systems, design enhancements/upgrades for existing products, or transition to production efforts.

What You Will Do:

• Work with senior engineers to learn the product area

• Gain exposure to different specialties within Systems Engineering

• Develop an understanding of the different stages of the program lifecycle – from development through sustainment

What You Will Learn:

• Gain practical skills in areas like data analysis, system integration, test development, and verification processes

• Hands-on-Experience with a variety of system engineering artifacts

• Collaborate with a dynamic group of engineers from a variety of disciplines

• Real world engineering experience will complement your education

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued security clearance

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior leadership experience

• Proficient knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office Products

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Self-motivated and demonstrates history of working well in a team environment

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Position is eligible for relocation.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

                                                                                                                                               

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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.

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