Metrology Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Metrology Engineer Intern to support calibration activities onsite. You will assist calibration technicians, help develop procedures, and analyze data to improve process efficiency and product quality.

This internship offers hands-on experience with test equipment and collaboration across engineering teams. Applicants should be pursuing a STEM degree and demonstrate the ability to review technical docs and analyze technical data.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in a STEM field for the duration of the internship.
• Knowledge of test equipment and its operation.
• Experience analyzing technical data.
• 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 written and automated calibration procedures.
• Support resolution of technical issues related to calibration and test equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet calibration process needs.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure calibration activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Knowledge of test equipment

Data analysis

Interpreting technical documentation

Education

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.

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.