Quality Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to join onsite in Durham, NH. You will help develop and maintain quality systems and participate in product reliability testing and process improvements under supervision.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering degree and have experience with Excel for data analysis and root cause analysis techniques.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, modification, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assisting with testing plans, risk management, and root cause analysis to address product quality issues.
• Contributing to proactive quality strategies, process improvements, and engineering changes.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and developing inspection technologies and methodologies.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NH-DURHAM-121 ~ 121 Technology Dr ~ BLDG 125

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

Join our team as a Quality Engineering Intern and contribute to the development and maintenance of quality systems and protocols that ensure product reliability and compliance. This onsite role offers hands-on experience in quality evaluation and control within a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements and ensure compliance with project and product requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, modification, and maintenance of quality evaluation and control systems.
• Assisting with testing plans, risk management, and root cause analysis to address product quality issues.
• Contributing to proactive quality strategies, process improvements, and engineering changes.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and developing inspection technologies and methodologies.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline and enrolled through the duration of the internship.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and visualization.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements, such as PFMEA, MSA, and Control Plans.
• Background in metals manufacturing and process improvement.
• Advanced coding skills for data analysis and visualization.
• Exposure to continuous improvement tools and methods.

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.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

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.