Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Tucson, AZ is seeking motivated students for internship/co-op opportunities within Manufacturing Engineering. You will translate designs into manufacturing processes and support production to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning, exposure to leadership, and opportunities to contribute to continuous improvements. Applicants must be enrolled in a relevant STEM degree and able to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through internship/co-op period.
• Must have at least 60 credits completed by start of internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Experience may be gained through coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Raytheon systems and tools to support Manufacturing processes.
• Support production operations and the Manufacturing discipline.
• Support Manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, schedule and safety.
• Support improvement and optimization initiatives within the Manufacturing discipline.

Skills

Microsoft Office tools

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

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). Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of OSCQ while also gaining unprecedented exposure to leadership along the way.

Interns will work along side Manufacturing engineers who are responsible for the interpretation and translation of design requirements into manufacturing processes. They apply production methods expertise to generate processes and provide feedback to the design community. They support factory operations to ensure process and design requirements are satisfied, and drive continuous improvements to reduce cost, defects, and cycle time.

What You Will Do

• Utilize Raytheon systems and tools to support Manufacturing processes
• Support production operations and the Manufacturing discipline
• Support Manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, schedule and safety
• Support improvement and optimization initiatives within the Manufacturing discipline

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major, and actively enrolled through the 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 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

• Prior internship experience
• Experience/Education with manufacturing testing processes
• Experience/Education with technical writing and interpretation of technical documentation
• 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.

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas.

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.

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