Aerospace Quality Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

RTX; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX in Colorado Springs is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support Mission Systems Ejection Seating. You will assist in inspection tooling, create work instructions, and help reduce defects through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role offers exposure to PFMEA activities, process-improvement projects, and participation in the shelf-life and LPA programs, ideal for a student pursuing a related engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering and will remain enrolled.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams and platforms (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of inspection tooling and inspection work instructions.
• Reduce defects and escapes by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Support Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers with PFMEA activities.
• Implement process improvements using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Support the production shelf-life program and the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

3D modeling

2D print creation and interpretation

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

RTX in Colorado Springs is seeking a Quality Engineer Intern to support Mission Systems Ejection Seating. You will assist in inspection tooling, create work instructions, and help reduce defects through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role offers exposure to PFMEA activities, process-improvement projects, and participation in the shelf-life and LPA programs, ideal for a student pursuing a related engineering degree.