Quality Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Coralville, IA is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to support the Quality Engineering team with hands-on data analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues and help document best practices.

The internship emphasizes learning, problem-solving, and process standardization while contributing to RTX's safety and quality objectives in aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Must be actively pursuing a technical degree and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Experience with data analysis tools or coursework in data analysis.
• Preferred: coursework involving problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support corrective actions by participating in root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues and drive resolutions.
• Assist in documentation, standardization, and sharing of processes and best practices.

Skills

Data analysis tools

Problem-solving

Quality engineering basics

Education

Pursuing a technical degree

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CORALVILLE-155 ~ 2855 Heartland Dr ~ HEARTLAND BLDG 155

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

As a Quality Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the success of our Quality Engineering team by supporting critical projects and initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in quality assurance processes, problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Assist the Quality Engineering team with data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support corrective actions by participating in root cause analysis and implementing solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing processes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot quality issues and drive resolutions.
• Assist in the documentation, standardization, and sharing of processes and best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be actively pursuing a technical degree (e.g., Engineering, Science, or related field) and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Experience working with data analysis tools or coursework involving data analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience or coursework involving problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques.

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.

• 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.
• 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 this 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.

Additional Information

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 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.

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 th