Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX, through its Collins Aerospace Strategic Defense Solutions unit, seeks a Mechanical Engineer Intern to assist in design, development, and testing of electronic equipment and integration kits for military aircraft and transportable platforms.

You will collaborate with Mechanical, Systems, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering staff to meet requirements across the product lifecycle, under supervision.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• Active enrollment through internship/co-op program.

Responsibilities

• Apply research to planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Create models for components and assemblies with engineers and designers.
• Execute tests for systems, subsystems, and components.
• Analyze test results against design specs and objectives.
• Communicate effectively within a cross-functional team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Catia

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type: Onsite

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern at Collins Aerospace Strategic Defense Solutions, you will participate in the design, development, and test of electronic equipment and integration kits for communication systems on military aircraft and transportable platforms. You will learn to work closely with fellow Mechanical Engineers as well as Systems, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering staff to ensure defined requirements are consistently met in all phases of a product's lifecycle.

• With technical supervision, apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Work with engineers and designers to produce models for components, parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
• With technical oversight, execute tests for systems, subsystems, and components.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives.
• Communicate effectively in a cross-functional team.

What You Will Learn

• Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs.
• How to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
• Documentation of development, analysis, and test data.
• Processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software (Creo, NX, and/or Catia).
• Experience with ANSYS or ABAQUS
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Word)
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

• 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
• 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.

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.

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.