Process Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking a Machine Shop/Process Engineering Intern to support carbon/carbon composite aircraft brake manufacturing processes. You will mine data, analyze root causes, and prepare technical reports for leadership, while collaborating with multiple functions to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

You will learn manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composites, aviation specifications, and advanced troubleshooting through data analysis in a hands-on

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience delivering presentations using data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations.
• Write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
• Observe and troubleshoot process issues and resolve in real time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement.
• Collaborate with and support other business functions as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation delivery

Data visualization

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

Minitab

Job description

Location

US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-11120 ~ 11120 South Norwalk Blvd ~ NORWALK

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.

The Machine Shop/Process Engineering Intern is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes and providing hands‑on leadership in the identification and resolution of process issues that impact the product. The Material/Process Engineering intern will also identify and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product performance or reducing cost and variation. They work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure the product meets all necessary quality standards while maintaining the site’s cost and delivery goals. You will have a unique opportunity to work with a propriety process and composite utilized in everyday flight

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.

Qualifications 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.
• Relocation eligibility

The salary range for this role is 42,000 USD - 88,000 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.