Metrology Engineering Intern Summer 2027

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Cedar Rapids site seeks a Metrology Engineer Intern to ensure accuracy of calibration test equipment. This onsite role supports calibration technicians and helps develop calibration procedures.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data for process improvement, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The program targets STEM students and offers exposure to aerospace/defense environments with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a STEM degree.
• Experience analyzing technical data is preferred.
• Ability to review and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to calibration technicians performing calibration and repair of test equipment.
• Coordinate supplier approvals and review specifications for compliance.
• Develop and maintain calibration procedures for test equipment (written and automated).
• Support resolution of technical issues related to calibration and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure calibration processes meet needs.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Test equipment knowledge

Data analysis

Documentation interpretation

Education

Actively pursuing STEM degree

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-123 350 Collins Rd NE BLDG 123

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

Join our team as a Metrology Engineer Intern, where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test equipment used across the enterprise. This is an onsite role that provides technical support to calibration technicians and contributes to the development and maintenance of calibration procedures. Your impact will help enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support to calibration technicians performing calibration and repair of test equipment.
• Coordinating supplier approvals and reviewing specifications to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Developing and maintaining written and automated calibration procedures for test equipment.
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues related to calibration and test equipment performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure calibration processes meet operational needs.
• Analyzing and interpreting data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensuring all calibration activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field through the duration of the internship.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of test equipment and its operational principles.
• Experience analyzing technical data.
• Ability to review and interpret technical documentation.

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.

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.

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.