About the role#
As a Configuration Management Intern, you will support the team in ensuring that aerospace products maintain strict configuration control and meet delivery schedules. You will work within the Configuration Management and Data Management organization, collaborating across various disciplines to support engineering and program offices. This is a full-time, on-site role for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with configuration management activities, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment.
- Help ensure that all configuration management processes comply with contractual requirements.
- Support the introduction of changes to engineering documents and contribute to the implementation of common processes.
- Review engineering change data and coordinate updates with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams.
- Support configuration audits by gathering data, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring alignment with project plans.
- Help establish and maintain product baselines to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams on configuration and change control tasks.
- Participate in on-the-job training to build your knowledge of industry standards, tools, and processes.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
- General knowledge of configuration management principles and policies is preferred.
- Experience identifying complex problems within technical engineering data and taking corrective action is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Andover, Massachusetts.
- The internship takes place during the Summer 2027 term.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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