About the role#
This Quality Engineering internship is based in Colorado Springs, supporting the Mission Systems Ejection Seating team. You will work full-time during the summer of 2027 to assist with technical quality processes and production support.
What you'll do#
- Create inspection tooling and inspection work instructions.
- Perform root cause analysis to reduce defects and escapes and implement corrective actions.
- Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineers on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
- Use continuous improvement tools to implement process changes.
- Assist with the production shelf-life program and the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program for Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering.
- You must remain enrolled in your degree program for the duration of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience communicating across teams to collaborate on projects is preferred.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D modeling, and 2D print creation is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- The internship is a full-time, paid role for 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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