About the role#
RTX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. Based in El Segundo, California, this full-time, on-site role supports the space and airborne optics department. You will work with a cross-functional team to develop, integrate, and test EO/IR space hardware while balancing project schedules.
What you'll do#
- Perform mechanical component design on opto-mechanical systems using Creo.
- Support assembly, integration, and test activities within a lab environment.
- Create and revise opto-mechanical designs and engineering drawings.
- Generate assembly instructions and provide build support to technicians.
- Apply principles of design for producibility and manufacturability.
- Collaborate with teams on material selection, thermal management, structural optimization, and precision mechanical mounting.
- Present your work for peer reviews.
- Manage design changes and process engineering updates within a product data management tool.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience in the design and development of mechanical hardware.
- Proficiency with commercial CAD software, specifically Creo.
- Ability to conduct in-depth research on materials and component design.
- Skill in generating detailed drawings that incorporate GD&T.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred experience includes work with space or airborne hardware, tolerance analysis, DFMA principles, and leading design or build teams.
Location & details#
- Location: El Segundo, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
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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