Process Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a student intern in California to perform data mining and analysis supporting root cause investigations and validation of changes. You will generate detailed technical reports and present findings to cross‑functional teams, while observing and troubleshooting real-time process issues.

You will learn the manufacturing processes for advanced composites and gain exposure to aerospace specifications.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major and enrolled through the internship/co-op period.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross-functional teams or leadership.

Responsibilities

• You will do data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations and justification or validation of changes.
• You will write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
• You will observe and troubleshoot process related issues and resolve in real time.
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement.
• You will collaborate with and support other business functions as needed.

Skills

SQL

Data visualization

Presentation delivery

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace STEM

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK 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 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

What You Will Do:

• You will do data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations and justification or validation of changes
• You will write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations
• You will observe and troubleshoot process related issues and resolve in real time
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement
• You will collaborate with and support other business functions as needed

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the manufacturing process for carbon/carbon composites
• You will learn the workings of Aerospace specifications
• You will learn advanced troubleshooting and problem solving through data analysis Collaboration with multiple functions

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a 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 in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools to communicate production metrics or project updates to cross‑functional teams or leadership.

We Prefer:

• Project management experience
• Experience in technical writing and presentation delivery
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis (SQL/Excel/Minitab)
• Experience with manufacturing
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.
• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is classified as: 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 42,000 USD - 88,000 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.

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.

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.