Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is hosting an Industrial Engineering internship in its OSCQ Excellence organization at the Tucson site. You will explore capacity planning, line balancing, and process modeling to improve throughput and efficiency in the manufacturing environment.

The program emphasizes Six Sigma, lean principles, and real project work that drives value across cost, quality, and delivery. A U.S. citizenship security clearance is required, with on‑site collaboration and leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Systems Engineering, or closely related engineering major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering processes and tools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Identify throughput constraints by performing capacity, simulation, what-if scenario analysis.
• Drive factory improvement project priorities through the use of analytical tools.
• Coordinate factory capability needs for yield improvements and new technology.
• Identify and participate in improvement projects to support constraint elimination.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Principles to include the use of value stream maps, line balancing, and error proofing.
• Support manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, on time delivery and safety.

Skills

IE processes

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

IE/Systems Eng degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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's internship program is designed to empower growth by exploring the dynamic nature of the defense industry throughout Raytheon Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSCQ). Your summer will be focused in Industrial Engineering within our OSCQ Excellence organization. Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of OSCQ as a whole while also gaining unprecedented exposure to leadership along the way.

Industrial Engineers apply advanced problem solving techniques and lean principles to develop and optimize the Manufacturing system in order to maximize throughput, increase efficiency, and value. Industrial Engineers are involved in all phases of the factory life cycle, including proposals, Capacity Planning, Manpower Planning, Factory Layout, Cell/Line balancing, Simulation and Process Modeling, Labor Performance Analysis, Pareto Analysis, Process Mapping, and Project Management.

What You Will Do

• Identify throughput constraints by performing capacity, simulation, what-if scenario analysis
• Drive factory improvement project priorities through the use of analytical tools
• Coordinate factory capability needs for yield improvements and new technology
• Identify and participate in improvement projects to support constraint elimination
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean Principles to include the use of value stream maps, line balancing, and error proofing
• Support manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, on time delivery and safety

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering/Technology, Systems Engineering, or closely related engineering major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering processes and tools
• 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 Industrial or Systems Engineering
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
• Experience in a Defense Manufacturing environment
• Experience practicing organizational, collaborative and communication skills
• Experience/Education in continuous improvement processes such as the RTX CORE Operating System, Six Sigma and/or Lean Methodologies

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.

Clearance Information

This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.