I liked the culture and the memories I made. Going to different sites and meeting a variety of people along with various types of projects.
What I wish was different
I wish I had done a better job of doing other tasks than what I was working on. For example, I was working on program controls, but wish I had done more FP&A.
Advice
One advice I will say is to have an open mind. Be open to try a variety of opportunities and never back down from a challenge.
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Reliability and Safety Engineering
June 2017 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
It’s very inclusive and there are a lot of networking opportunities.
What I wish was different
I wish I took more initiative to interact with other interns.
Advice
Always talk to everyone because everyone is willing to help you rise in your career.
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Aeronautical Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The location in Tucson is beautiful and such a great place! The diversity of my peers was amazing and I made some great friends!
What I wish was different
Its a little hot in Arizona.
Advice
Make as many connections as you can.
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Pricing Lead
May - August 2018 • Sterling, VA
What I liked
I enjoyed the amount of trust that my supervisor had in me. I was a Finance intern that acted as a Pricing Lead since my team was understaffed. I had to contact multiple estimators and work with the Program Managers to complete the submission deliverables before the contract due date. I also enjoyed meeting with multiple Finance leadership for career discussions during my 15 week internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I received a little more training early on in the process. On my third day, I was given my first proposal to price. It was somewhat stressful trying to learn as I went. More formal training for pricing personnel began towards the end of my internship, but wish it was available earlier.
Advice
Don't expect your full-time position to be a straight 9-5 job. There were a handful of times where I had to stay in the office until 8:30 pm. Although this may be frustrating, you make meaningful connections with your counterparts which can propel your career down the road.
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Robotics Systems Integration Intern
June - August 2018 • Andover, MA
What I liked
I liked the feeling of working at a defense company where I was able to introduce robotics into a mainly machine-automated field. My co-workers were amazing, they were fun to hang out with, patient when I made mistakes, and were always ready to teach me something new!
What I wish was different
I just wish I could have worked there longer! <3
Advice
Always be ready to experience new things and learn about places where your field of study is surprisingly applicable. Go into any internship with an open mind and you will find it all the more exciting!
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Annapolis Junction, MD
What I liked
Great experience, new interests opened my eyes to new job opportunities within my field of research
What I wish was different
Wish I had more upper level classes/exposure to material beforehand
Advice
Be eager to take on large challenges that you have not yet seen before. Those around you are there to help and guide you through your learning process
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Tewksbury, MA
What I liked
I enjoyed working on projects that will contribute to the protection of the United States and its allies. The people at the company were awesome. Everyone was super helpful and they were always willing to help me.
What I wish was different
It did take a while for the internship to get going because there was a lot of training, but once it got started the internship was great.
Advice
This was a great internship. I enjoyed the 13-week experience.
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Tech intern
May - August 2018 • Andover, MA
What I liked
The collaborative enviornment as well as the real life work experience involving my major
What I wish was different
More opportunities for long term projects vs the short time that I had
Advice
Write things down and don’t be afraid to ask questions
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Software Engineering Intern
June 2018 • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
What I liked
Everyone at the company was very welcoming to the interns, and helped us out when it came to learning how certain things were done. They also taught me a lot about the corporate world.
What I wish was different
Advice
Do not be afraid to ask questions. Everything is going to be new, no matter how long you spend studying in school. The other employees understand this, and want to help you succeed.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - December 2019 • El Segundo, CA
What I liked
The flexibility that the job offers.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Software Engineering Intern
May - July 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I found Raytheon's atmosphere impressive as a new employee. They made every effort to welcome you to the company and were always willing to help. They make sure what you work on is something you are interested in and will enjoy. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities within the company to find your place and continue growth. They also have intern events and networking opportunities with management. Overall, I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from the projects I got to work on at Raytheon and feel more experienced as a Software Engineer.
What I wish was different
Advice
Get into contact with as many interns/new employees as possible at your location to increase your network and communicate often with your department manager or supervisor to create a good relationship with your leaders.
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Mechanical design intern
June - August 2017 • Goleta, CA
What I liked
True engineering design work.
What I wish was different
Cooler projects
Advice
Ask questions about everything!
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Control Account Manager
May - August 2019 • Andover, MA
What I liked
I liked how supportive and friendly my coworkers were, and I learned a lot about communication and navigating a professional environment.
What I wish was different
My job was more focused on finance than mechanical engineering, so I’m hoping to work in the MED directorate next summer.
Advice
To network as much as possible (and follow your connections on LinkedIn)
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Electrical Subsystems Intern
June - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
The various opportunities to develop professional and technical skills (speaker series, employee resource group events, technical workshops, etc).
What I wish was different
Nothing in particular
Advice
Definitely become very well acquainted with the department managers/senior leaders/talent recruiters for an additional support and more open doors with regards to future opportunities
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - July 2019 • Andover, MA
What I liked
I had a chance to explore a variety of technologies and was able to make a tangible impact on the department. Enjoyed the enthusiasm that the employees had towards their work and their support throughout the process. It was also great to get to know and mingle with the other interns.
What I wish was different
I could have used more detailed information on the specific project that I would be supporting, as well as some other clarifications within HR.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions and say yes to extra opportunities. You'll get to learn the most that way and will get to make more connections within the company.
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Software Developer Intern
May - August 2019 • Billerica, MA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
It's not about how much you know, but Rather how much you're willing to learn. Participate in everything you can and join ERGs that fit you. Spend time getting to know your mentors and explore the possibilities among all the businesses.
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Vulnerabilty Researcher Intern
May - August 2018 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Excellent environment, good pay, real work, and great friendships
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Apply!
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2018 • Andover, MA
What I liked
I liked gaining experience in my field and getting to do some hands-on work.
What I wish was different
I wish I had spoken up more and asked for more work when I ran low on things to do.
Advice
Even if you aren’t looking at the company for jobs, talk to them, it may just land you a job! If it doesn’t they know the industry and can give you some pointers on getting a job.
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Software Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
I got to work with a small team locally and collaborated with multiple teams across the company which was a great experience. I got introduced to the tools of industry for software development such as Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins. The people were really helpful, and I felt a part of the team.
What I wish was different
I would have liked some more software writing work, but, on the other hand, I got some good experience setting up some tools for detecting code duplication and code coverage.
Advice
I highly recommend Christopher Stricklan's courses at Florida Institute of Technology in the areas of Reverse Engineering and Vulnerability Research. It was through my interactions with Mr. Stricklan during the course that I got the position at Raytheon.
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Electrical Engineering Intern
May - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
I really enjoyed working at a company that was able to use advanced technology to produce high end products. It was exciting working at a company that was one of the top manufacturers in their industry,
What I wish was different
A lot of the work that I was given was tedious tasks that didn't take any engineering skills to accomplish. I would have enjoyed more difficult work.
Advice
I would recommend taking advantage of all of the opportunities that a company offers. Raytheon offered a lot of tours and classes about their manufacturing and engineering services. This is a great way to learn and to get the most out of your internship.
