Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-675 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 675

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and enhance software supporting advanced radar systems.

• Contribute to automated test frameworks designed for complex, distributed radar processing pipelines.

• Use Python, Java, C, JavaScript, or MATLAB to develop, integrate, and validate system-level features.

• Support DevSecOps workflows by maintaining Git-based repositories, performing code reviews, and contributing to Agile sprints.

• Build tools and visualizations for analyzing radar performance, system behavior, and test results.

• Assist in developing data-driven test methods, including sensor-driven simulation environments and automated regression pipelines.

• Leverage AI to accelerate the software development lifecycle.

What You Will Learn:

• How AI, automation, and data-driven methods are used to improve performance, reliability, and situational awareness in modern radar systems.

• Best practices for designing and scaling automated test systems for complex real-time architectures.

• How multidisciplinary engineering teams (software, systems, algorithms, integration) collaborate in a mission-focused environment.

• Techniques for building and testing distributed systems handling high-rate sensor data and mission-critical processing.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. 

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C, or JavaScript.

• Familiarity with hardware or embedded systems concepts such as Arduino, sensors, or circuit design.

• Understanding of Git/GitHub and iterative Agile development workflows.

• Demonstrated initiative through personal or academic projects involving software, sensors, data, or automation.

• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a security clearance if needed.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience or interest in AI integration, data analysis, or ML workflows (Cursor IDE, ChatGPT, Claude).

• Exposure to full-stack development tools such as MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).

• Hands-on experience developing automated systems, sensor-based prototypes, or real-time data pipelines (Arduino, ultrasonic sensors, hall-effect sensors).

• Experience organizing or leading technical initiatives, hackathons, or club projects.

• Coursework or certifications in CI/CD, DevOps, digital logic, or semiconductor technologies.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills demonstrated through leadership roles and project ownership

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 Eligible

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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 the ability to obtain 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 

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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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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