RF / Signal Processing / EE Intern - 2025

**Date Posted:** 2024-09-24 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** FL710: Raytheon SI Government Solutio 1220 North Hwy A1A Suite 123, Indialantic, FL, 32903 USA **Position Role Type:** Onsite You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings. Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. **About Nightwing** The Nightwing business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Where pushing the limits of our technical ability is the norm. Occasional failure does not deter us. True innovation comes from trying new things and seeing what works. This position is an onsite role. **Job Summary** The Nightwing team is looking for interns to work as RF specialists. The candidates will have knowledge and experience with signal processing algorithms and techniques in both the analog and digital domains. This includes experience programming for fixed-point and floating-point Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) such as Texas Instruments and Analog Devices. The candidate must demonstrate understanding of basic signal topics such as Nyquist theorem, analog-to-digital converter (ADC), digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and I/Q imbalance. Advanced candidate will have experience with modem signal processing and analysis techniques such as filter design, discrete Fourier transforms (DFTs), beamforming, Forward Error Correction (FEC) and equalizers. **Responsibilities to Anticipate** + Investigating and developing RF technologies and techniques + Validating the resulting RF concepts through test, measurement, and characterization in an RF lab environment + Assignments will range from initial research and prototyping to full solution development **Basic Qualifications** + U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance + GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale is desired + Understanding of RF systems including: antennas, power amplifiers, RF circuits, analog circuits, A/D & D/A converters + Understanding of various modulation techniques such as: ASK, PSK, FSK and QAM + Prior RF lab environment experience with extensive knowledge of assorted test equipment + Candidates must be professional, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technical teams + Experience in radio design / trouble-shooting with expertise in RF + Good problem solving, prioritization, planning skills, highly motivated and result focused + Candidates must be professional, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technical teams + Currently enrolled an accredited college or university in a Bachelor or Master's degree program in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field **Preferred qualifications** + Microprocessors architecture and programming: Digital signal processors, microcontrollers, etc. + Familiarity with FPGA development, including algorithm design and VHDL implementation + Knowledge of radio architectures including radio topics such as: PA compression, intermodulation, phase noise, harmonics, products, LO leakage, etc + Use expertise to perform reverse engineering to find root cause through unique test bench setup + Familiarity with networking and wireless protocols + Experience with Kubernetes/Docker + Experience with Gitlab or other CI/CD Pipeline Platforms + Critical thinking skills: must display strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities when interacting with managers, peers, and stakeholders + Communication skills: must be able to listen carefully to accurately gather facts from managers, peers, and stakeholders. Must be able to clearly articulate the results of your work and present findings in written reports. Must be able to organize, facilitate, and collaborate within cross-functional teams – demonstrating a collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs + Attention to detail: must pay strong attention to detail in order to be able to keep information accurate and organized while utilizing skills and knowledge to quickly learn about the project \#CODEX \#NWIntern2025 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/Affirmative_** **_Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class._** **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms