Automation Systems Engineering Intern (Spring 2027)

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

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 A20 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG A20 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Raytheon is looking for a part-time intern for Spring 2027 to work with our automation systems engineers. Engineers in this area seamlessly integrate manufacturing engineering and digital transformation. They harmonize digital systems and advance common core systems and infrastructure to be agile and adaptable enough to cater to local factory requirements. This part-time internship will support the efforts to enhance predictable factory execution within our Effectors subsystems.

What You Will Do

• Support the proposal development of automation projects through time studies, financial assessments, return on investment analysis, and requirements gathering.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts of departmental tools for demand planning
• Support the deployment and installation of existing robotics systems alongside engineers and project managers
• Follow up on previous robotics and automation projects to ensure return on investment is being met, follow up with additional training as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session
• Must have a minimum of 29 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree focus in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or industrial engineering
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience/Education with robotics/automation
• Proficiency with Power BI
• 3.0 cumulative GPA

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

_ As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. _

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.