About the role#
Raytheon Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tucson, Arizona. You will join a multi-disciplined team supporting the design and production of Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. This role requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance, which you must be able to obtain prior to your start date. U.S. citizenship is required.
What you'll do#
- Support concept development, detailed design, analysis, integration, and testing.
- Assist with transition to production efforts, factory production line support, and product improvement.
- Perform root cause analysis and problem resolution at on-site labs, factories, or supplier locations.
- Collaborate with Integrated Product Team Leads and Program Managers to manage engineering requirements, risks, schedules, and budgets.
- Ensure Technical Data Package quality per ASME Y14.5 standards.
- Prepare technical justification analysis reports and present findings to Engineering Review Boards.
- Perform 3D parametric modeling and communicate technical information through presentations.
- Work under the direct supervision of an Engineering team lead.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Ability to maintain active status in your degree program through the end of the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is desired.
- Preferred experience includes Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5, Creo modeling and drafting, and Windchill configuration management.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a 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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