Aerospace Automation Systems Intern

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a part-time intern for Spring 2027 to collaborate with automation systems engineers. The role blends manufacturing engineering with digital transformation to support robotics and automation initiatives across the factory network.

The intern will assist with proposal development, performance analysis, and deployment tasks while gaining exposure to DoD-grade security requirements. This internship is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with potential for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in mechanical, systems, industrial engineering or related STEM field and enrolled through internship period.
• Minimum of 29 credit hours by internship start date.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Support proposal development of automation projects via time studies, ROI analysis, and requirements gathering.
• Lead continuous improvement of departmental tools for demand planning.
• Support deployment and installation of robotic systems with engineers and project managers.
• Follow up on robotics/automation projects to ensure ROI is met and provide training as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

RTX is seeking a part-time intern for Spring 2027 to collaborate with automation systems engineers. The role blends manufacturing engineering with digital transformation to support robotics and automation initiatives across the factory network.

The intern will assist with proposal development, performance analysis, and deployment tasks while gaining exposure to DoD-grade security requirements. This internship is onsite in Tucson, AZ, with potential for future opportunities.