Mechanical Engineering Internship (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is offering an on-site internship in Massachusetts for Mechanical Engineering students. You will participate in the design, documentation, and release of mechanical systems within the Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) group, using CREO, PDM, and related tools.

You will gain hands-on experience with mechanical design, CAD modeling, and engineering change processes while collaborating with engineers and stakeholders in a defense environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience using CAD software such as CREO, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Training and application of RTX tools including CREO and PDM.
• Design and Documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS Office.
• Engineering Change and Drawing Release.
• Training on Raytheon processes and procedures.
• Responsible for component and assembly modeling, documentation, design changes, and release processes.
• Support design and development efforts in mechanical systems, thermal systems, materials, test equipment, hardware processes, or manufacturing processes.

Skills

CAD design

CREO

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (enrolled)

Tools

Windchill PDM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB1 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ ASSABET BLDG

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: Secret

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

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

The Air Defense Ground Equipment (ADGE) Mechanical Design Department is responsible for the mechanical design, development, and integration of critical defense platform systems. This includes radar and communications shelters, electronic subsystems, launchers, hardware integration, and system interconnects.

Key Responsibilities

• Training and application of RTX tools including CREO and PDM.
• Design and Documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS office suite.
• Engineering Change and Drawing Release.
• Training on Raytheon processes and procedures.
• Responsible for component and assembly modeling, documentation, design changes, and release processes.
• Support design and development efforts in such areas as mechanical systems, thermal systems, materials, test equipment, hardware processes, or manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as CREO, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• We Prefer 3.5 or above cumulative GPA desired.
• Prior engineering project or internship experience.
• Experience with Windchill PDM.
• Experience presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

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
• Innovation

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

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.