About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Mechanical Engineering internship for Summer 2027. You will join a cross-disciplinary team in Burnsville, Minnesota, to support the development and manufacturing of sensors for the aviation industry. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this role.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of various sensors.
- Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to move designs from concept to production.
- Perform tolerance analysis on components and assemblies to ensure proper fit and function.
- Use CAD solid modeling techniques to create component and assembly models and drawings.
- Support existing products through investigations, design improvements, and documentation updates.
- Write test requests for design verification and analyze the resulting data.
- Specify material joining methods, including welding and brazing processes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Experience with CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel, Word, or PowerPoint.
- Experience with mechanical design and modeling software, such as ANSYS or MATLAB, is preferred.
- A minimum of 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Prior experience through previous RTX internships, co-ops, or other work is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Modality: This is an 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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