Operations Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

RTX is offering internships and co-ops in the aerospace and defense sector, with opportunities to work across Raytheon OSCQ. Interns will gain exposure to leadership and contribute to manufacturing processes, cost, quality, schedule, and safety objectives.

Candidates must be pursuing a STEM degree and be eligible for a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The role supports production, testing, and continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related STEM major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co‑op session.
• Minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Raytheon systems and tools to support Manufacturing processes, support production operations and the Manufacturing discipline.
• Support Manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, schedule and safety, support improvement and optimization initiatives within the Manufacturing discipline.

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 internship program is designed to empower growth by exploring the dynamic nature of the defense industry throughout Raytheon Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSCQ). Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of OSCQ while also gaining unprecedented exposure to leadership along the way.

Operations engineers are within the manufacturing processes in the factory. They may interpret and translate design requirements into manufacturing processes. They may also support the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities. Interns will support the troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures while identifying opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity. They support factory operations to ensure process and design requirements are satisfied, and drive continuous improvements to reduce cost, defects, and cycle time.

What You Will Do

Utilize Raytheon systems and tools to support Manufacturing processes, support production operations and the Manufacturing discipline, support Manufacturing objectives for cost, quality, schedule and safety, support improvement and optimization initiatives within the Manufacturing discipline.

Qualifications

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through 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 with Microsoft Office tools. 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.

Qualifications We Prefer Degree focus in Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering. Experience/Education with manufacturing testing processes. Experience/Education with technical writing and interpretation of technical documentation 3.0 cumulative GPA. Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

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.

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.

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About RTX

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.