About the role#
The Material/Process Engineering Intern will support the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes. You will work with staff ranging from the production floor to senior leadership to ensure quality standards are met while maintaining cost and delivery goals. This position involves qualifying new technology or aircraft programs into production and providing hands-on leadership to resolve process issues.
What you'll do#
- Monitor production and troubleshoot problems with guidance from the engineering team.
- Perform data mining and analysis to support root cause investigations and validate process changes.
- Write and maintain product and process specifications.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process efficiency.
- Act as a liaison between multiple carbon sites, the Troy headquarters, and other departments regarding brake programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, continuing through the end of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience in project management.
- Proficiency in technical writing and presentation delivery.
- Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools such as SQL, Excel, or Minitab.
- Background in aerospace manufacturing or working with composite materials.
Location & details#
- Location: Spokane, Washington.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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