Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join a cross-disciplinary team that supports both new product development and current manufacturing of sensors for the aviation industry. You will contribute to mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of sensors, working with engineers across multiple disciplines to move designs from concept to production.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo and/or SolidWorks
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support existing products with investigations, design improvements, and documentation updates.
• Perform tolerance analysis on components and assemblies to ensure proper fit/function.
• Use CAD solid modeling techniques to prepare components and assembly models and drawings.
• Write test requests, supporting design verification and testing. Analyze test data.
• Specify material joining methods and specifications for processes such as welding and brazing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-MEMS ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ MEMS BLDG

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 information under this program/contract.

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.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will join a cross-disciplinary team supporting both new product development and current manufacturing of sensors for the aviation industry. You will contribute to the mechanical design, fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of a variety of sensors used in aerospace sensor systems, working closely with engineers across multiple disciplines to bring designs from concept to production.

• Support existing products with investigations, design improvements, and documentation updates
• Perform tolerance analysis on components and assemblies to ensure proper fit/function
• Use CAD solid modeling techniques to prepare components and assembly models and drawings
• Write test requests, supporting design verification and testing. Analyze test data
• Specify material joining methods and specifications for processes such as welding and brazing

What You Will Learn

This is a great opportunity to learn fundamental principles of the aviation industry, gain experience in multidisciplinary technology development, regulations, and gain experience in presenting technical information.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo and/or SolidWorks
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with mechanical design and modeling software such as ANSYS and/or MATLAB
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

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.

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 a