Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is offering an on-site engineering internship in McKinney, TX for Mechanical/Aerospace majors. You will work with the Airborne Sensor RF Design Mechanical Engineering team on the full design process from concept to drawings and builds.

You will collaborate with product engineers from multiple disciplines, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to solving unique problems in a fast-paced environment during Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Solve problems, test, and/or troubleshoot hardware.
• Recommend design modifications.
• Create and/or modify drawings.
• Analyze and evaluate various products to determine their efficiency and/or cost-effectiveness.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

Job description

Location

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Position: Onsite

Eligibility

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Role Overview

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering student to join our Airborne Sensor RF Design Mechanical Engineering team in McKinney, Texas.

As an Engineering intern the responsibilities may include any aspects of the mechanical design process from concept generation to model / drawing completion to supporting product builds and test. You will work closely with product engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure support for program and factory requirements. Our multi-disciplined team consists of high-engaged members with a variety of experience. We offer growth opportunities, and recognizing contributions. We are specifically seeking candidates who are inquisitive, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, proactive, take ownership of work, communicate well with others, and enjoy solving unique problems every day. This position is an Onsite role, where you will be working primarily in McKinney, Texas during Summer 2027.

What You Will Do

• Solve problems, test, and/or troubleshoot hardware
• Recommend design modifications
• Create and/or modify drawings
• Analyze and evaluate various products to determine their efficiency and/or cost-effectiveness

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

We Prefer

• Experience utilizing CREO
• Completion of 1 internship and/or multi-month technical project in a related field
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and/or tolerance analysis
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

Onsite

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. 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.

Salary

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.

Location Note

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.

Application Window

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

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.