Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern in Cheshire, CT, to assist the Inspection organization in improving processes and ensuring product conformance. You will refine inspection checklists, collaborate with suppliers, and help develop sign-off workflows for inspection docs.

You will gain hands-on QA experience, participate in system launches, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Inspection team. This onsite role supports a path toward broader QA expertise.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline, and enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Experience using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in refining and organizing receiving inspection checklists and product conformance information.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align inspection methodologies.
• Develop workflows for the sign-off process of inspection documentation.
• Support the implementation and risk mitigation of an automated calibration system for mechanical calibration.
• Participate in the hard launch of new quality assurance systems and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Inspection organization.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Location

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Eligibility

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

Introduction

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

As a Quality Assurance Intern, you will play a critical role in supporting the Inspection organization to enhance processes and ensure product conformance. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality assurance while contributing to impactful projects that drive operational excellence.

• Assist in refining and organizing receiving inspection checklists and product conformance information.
• Collaborate with suppliers to align inspection methodologies.
• Develop workflows for the sign-off process of inspection documentation.
• Support the implementation and risk mitigation of an automated calibration system for mechanical calibration.
• Participate in the hard launch of new quality assurance systems and tools.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Inspection organization.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline, and enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Exposure to quality assurance processes or methodologies.
• Understanding of calibration systems or inspection workflows.

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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

This role 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.

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.

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 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 Pr