Systems Engineering Intern – Integrated Platforms (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Location: Richardson, TX – 3200 E Renner Rd, Renner Bldg 461 (US‑TX‑RICHARDSON‑461)

Role Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Active Secret DoD clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

About the Role

Join RTX’s Mission Systems team as an intern/co‑op to support the development and delivery of advanced communication solutions for military air and ground platforms. You will work in a cross‑functional agile team, receive mentorship, and gain hands‑on experience with model‑based systems engineering tools.

What You Will Do

• Create, decompose, and trace requirements for communications systems on military platforms.
• Use a model‑based systems engineering application to produce logical and physical design diagrams.
• Perform integration and testing of communication solutions.
• Support future bids and proposals to generate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with a mentor and follow Collins Aerospace engineering processes.

What You Will Learn

• Technical experience and mentorship within Mission Systems.
• Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools (e.g., MagicDraw/Cameo, Enterprise Architect, SysML).
• Collaboration with systems‑engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, and customers.
• Delivery of security‑hardened products using next‑generation engineering processes.
• Agile team dynamics and integration with software, hardware, cyber, and systems development groups.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, actively enrolled through the internship/co‑op period.
• At least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
• Experience in systems engineering (capturing requirements, operations concept development, or tracing system/sub‑system requirements).
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts and tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar SysML resources (experience may come from coursework, projects, or research).

Preferred

• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.
• Knowledge of RTX systems, processes, and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience working in an Agile environment on highly integrated teams.
• Ability to obtain a Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance after the start date.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business unit policies).

Pay

Salary range: $37,000 – $82,000 USD (estimate based on experience level and other factors).