Mechanical Engineer Intern Air Launched Effectors 2027 Summer

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking Mechanical/Aerospace engineering students for technical internships. You will contribute to concept development, detailed design, analysis, and production support on Air Launched Effectors projects.

Responsibilities include 3D modeling, data packaging, and presenting technical information to review boards. The role requires pursuing an engineering degree with GD&T familiarity, Creo modeling, Windchill, and a minimum of 60 credits by internship start.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience via on-the-job, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support concept development, detailed design, analysis, integration and test.
• Support transition to production, and factory line activities.
• Prepare technical justification analyses and present to Engineering Review Boards.
• Assist with 3D modeling and engineering documentation.

Skills

3D modeling

Creo

Windchill

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng (STEM)

Tools

GD&T? as +

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-9030 9030 S Rita Rd BLDG 9030

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 brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon's Air Launched Effectors Department is currently searching for Technical Interns to work on a multi-disciplined team supporting the design and/or production support of Air Launched Effectors products and subsystems. Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Your responsibilities may include supporting concept development, detailed design, analysis, integration and test, support of transition to production efforts, factory production line support and product improvement. Additional duties may include root cause / corrective action and problem resolution at our on-site labs and factories or at various suppliers. Candidate will work closely with Integrated Product Team Leads/Program Managers to ensure that engineering requirements are defined, risks are managed, and schedules/budgets are met.

• You will work within the process to ensure Technical Data Package quality per ASM Y14.5.
• You will work under supervision of an Engineering team lead in performing your duties.
• As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, your decisions will be data driven in nature and require preparing technical justification analysis reports as well as presenting to a variety of Engineering Review Boards.
• 3D Parametric Modeling
• Communication of technical information by way of presentations and other means

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related (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 may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with Creo modeling and drafting
• Experience with Windchill and configuration management
• 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.
• Relocation Eligibility

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 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.

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