About the role#
This is a full-time, on-site Mechanical Engineer Intern position based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work within the Radar Design Department to support the mechanical design, development, and integration of land-based and shipboard radar systems. This role requires U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD security clearance.
What you'll do#
- Assist mechanical engineers in the design and development of radar system equipment, including hardware integration, electronic modules, and power and cooling systems.
- Receive training on and apply internal tools such as CREO and PDM to complete design tasks.
- Provide design and documentation support using engineering tools, Adobe, and the Microsoft Office suite.
- Perform mechanical tolerance analysis using geometric dimension and tolerance best practices.
- Apply problem-solving skills to engineering analysis tasks.
- Collaborate with team members across the department to meet organizational objectives.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the session.
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Practical experience gained through engineering projects, research, coursework, or prior internships.
Location & details#
- Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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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