Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking Technical Interns to join multi-discipline teams developing and testing advanced surveillance and defense systems for land, sea, air, and space applications. You will contribute to concept development, prototyping, and design under experienced engineers’ guidance, with opportunities to present your work and gain hands-on experience.

This U.S.-based internship/co-op offers skill-building training, relocation eligibility, and exposure to a broad aerospace and defense portfolio in a

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through 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

Responsibilities

• Support for concept development and prototyping, detailed design and analysis, supplier support, build support, and test support.
• Work under the guidance of a team lead to understand technical, schedule, and budget expectations for your tasking.
• Collaborate with engineers from across all disciplines to achieve program and customer goals.
• Receive skill-development training and technical support from Raytheon's engineering network.
• Document and present your work as applicable.

Skills

GD&T

CAD modeling

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related STEM

Tools

PTC Creo CAD

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C 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.

Raytheon’s Optics and Electronic Warfare Hardware Engineering Center is currently searching for Technical Interns to work on multi-discipline teams supporting the design, build, and test of advanced surveillance and defense systems for land, sea, airborne, and space applications.

What You Will Do

• Your responsibilities may include support for concept development and prototyping, detailed design and analysis, supplier support, build support, and test support.
• You will work under the guidance of a team lead to understand the technical, schedule, and budget expectations for your tasking.
• You will work alongside other engineers from across all engineering disciplines to collectively achieve success for your program and customer.
• You will receive skill-development training and technical support from Raytheon's network of engineering experts.
• You will have opportunities to document and present your work.

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)
• Experience with PTC Creo CAD software modeling and drafting
• Experience with hardware prototyping or modification
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

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.