Aerospace Mechanical Design Intern (RF & Thermal)

RTX; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

RTX is seeking a 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern in Goleta, California to join the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Section. You will work with senior engineers on RF system design, electronics packaging, and thermal/structural analysis to support product development.

The role requires a STEM student with GD&T knowledge and CREO experience, and offers hands-on exposure to aerospace and defense engineering in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by internship start date.
• Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RF system design for challenging thermal and high-vibration environments.
• Support electronics packaging design and assembly processes.
• Contribute to thermal and structural design and analysis work, including materials and components.

Skills

GD&T

ASME drawings

FEA modeling

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (STEM)

Tools

CREO

Job description

RTX is seeking a 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern in Goleta, California to join the Electronic Warfare Mechanical Design Hardware Section. You will work with senior engineers on RF system design, electronics packaging, and thermal/structural analysis to support product development.

The role requires a STEM student with GD&T knowledge and CREO experience, and offers hands-on exposure to aerospace and defense engineering in a collaborative environment.