Materials/Chemical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX, via Collins Aerospace Materials & Process Engineering in Rockford, IL, invites a 2027 Summer internship for students in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering. The role focuses on materials and process evaluations, with onsite duties in Rockford and relocation eligibility.

What you will do: interpret specifications, evaluate hardware for compliance to drawings, write formal Engineering Reports, and collaborate with Collins teams on MA&P challenges.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering or an applicable STEM discipline and enrolled through the internship period.
• Experience or coursework in materials science, chemistry, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers.
• Evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure material and process requirements are met.
• Write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings.
• Perform short-term project collaboration with Collins engineering teams to address MA&P challenges.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type: Onsite

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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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

Collins Aerospace Materials & Process Engineering Department has an opening for a 2026 Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering Summer intern The role requires working with internal engineering customers and suppliers to assist with materials and process (M&P) evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing materials characterization, providing analytical services, conducting root cause and failure investigations, and working with external suppliers to ensure part quality. This role may be eligible for relocation. This role is onsite in Rockford, IL and will be for Summer 2027.

What You Will Do:

• You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
• You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met.
• You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings.
• You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
• You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics to validate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements.
• You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications.
• You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering or an applicable Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
• Materials Science/Chemical Engineering major.
• Currently enrolled with at least 30 credits hours earned toward a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field from an accredited college or university.

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.

• Relocation Eligibility

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenanc