Intern: Quality Metrology Lab (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) Match

FSA

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

RTX internship in Austin, TX offers hands-on experience in aerospace metrology. You will assist volumetric metrology scanning with CT and structured light, and collaborate with tooling designers to create nesting fixtures for scanned parts.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Bachelor's or advanced degrees in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related STEM fields, with strong GPA and interest in quality concepts within RTX’s aerospace division.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship

Responsibilities

• Assist with volumetric metrology scanning using computed tomography and structured light equipment
• Collaborate with onsite tooling design to produce nesting fixtures for scanned parts
• Review work instructions and standard work documents for clarity and completeness

Skills

Metrology

Materials Science

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

STEM

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-AUSTIN-1909 ~ 1909 Kramer Ln Braker E ~ BLDG E-300 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Assist with and perform volumetric metrology scanning using both computed tomography and structured light equipment
• Work with our onsite tooling design team to produce nesting fixtures for parts being scanned
• Review work instructions and standard work documents for clarity and completeness

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship

Qualifications We Prefer

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Major or minor in Metallurgy or Materials Science
• Previous exposure to quality principles & tools
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience

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
• Innovation

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.

• 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
• 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, 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.

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.