About the role#
Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the space and airborne optics department in El Segundo, California. This role supports development, integration, and testing for space and airborne programs. You will work with a team of manufacturing and mechanical engineers to design, build, and test electro-optical and infrared hardware.
What you'll do#
- Perform mechanical component design on opto-mechanical systems using Creo.
- Support assembly, integration, and test activities in a lab environment.
- Create and revise opto-mechanical designs and drawings.
- Generate assembly instructions.
- Provide build support in coordination with technicians and other engineering disciplines.
- Perform design for producibility and manufacturability.
- Present your work for peer reviews.
- Conduct research on component design and materials.
- Generate detailed design drawings using GD&T.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on material selection, thermal management, and structural optimization.
- Manage process engineering changes within a product data management tool.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Active enrollment through the completion of the internship.
- Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience in the design and development of mechanical hardware.
- Proficiency in commercial CAD software, specifically Creo.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience with space or airborne hardware is preferred.
- Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFMA principles is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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