Quality Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Quality Engineer intern in McKinney, TX to join the OSCQ organization. You will support quality performance, lean and agile initiatives, and help close issues with data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.

Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM field with at least 60 hours of credit by start date. Eligible for security clearance; onsite work; salary range provided.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related STEM major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Education/Experience with Quality and Mission Assurance processes and tools.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• As a Quality Engineer intern, you will acquire an understanding of what is required to be the Quality interface and drive overall quality performance including continuous improvement and implementation of lean/agile methodologies.
• You will help to ensure programs meet customer objectives by working closely with other functions to support rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communication skills.
• You will work in a results‑based culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. This internship program is designed to empower growth by exploring the dynamic nature of the defense industry throughout Raytheon Operations, Supply Chain & Quality (OSCQ). Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of OSCQ while also gaining unprecedented exposure to leadership along the way.

What you will do

As a Quality Engineer intern, you will acquire an understanding of what is required to be the Quality interface and drive overall quality performance including continuous improvement and implementation of lean/agile methodologies. You will help to ensure programs meet customer objectives by working closely with other functions to support rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communication skills. You will work in a results‑based culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

What You Will Learn

Participation in root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action solutions Analyze and interpret trends Ensure flow down and compliance to Raytheon and contract program requirements, both internally and to external suppliers Interface with Raytheon’s supplier base to resolve any open issues Review and disposition nonconformances and nonconforming material Interface with customers and DCMA to ensure compliance and resolution of any reported issues Review major deliverables to ensure contract compliance prior to delivery to customer. Includes reviewing major deviations and waivers, acceptance test results and all major anomaly conditions.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or closely related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co‑op session. Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.

Education/Experience with Quality and Mission Assurance processes and tools Experience with Microsoft Office tools The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Quality and Mission Assurance processes
• Experience/Education in continuous improvement processes such as the RTX CORE Operating System, Six Sigma and/or Lean Methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• 3.0 cumulative GPA

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: Not Available for this position

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.

• 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
• 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.

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.

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.