Reliability Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a student for an onsite Systems Reliability internship in Tucson, AZ. You will join the SE&TC Center to analyze failures, perform reliability modeling, and work with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve product reliability throughout development.

The role emphasizes data-driven root-cause analysis, MTBF understanding, and hands-on collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineers in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Academic, engineering club, or internship experience that includes reliability and root cause failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work on a reliability team to support systems design, integration, and/or test.
• Implement strategies to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems or equipment.
• Use data (failures, test results, field reports) to identify patterns and root causes of reliability issues.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to drive reliability into the product.

Skills

Reliability concepts

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. 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: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE& TC) Center in Tucson, AZ is a multi-discipline organization responsible for designing, building and integrating state of the art missile and defense technology. On our team, you will work with reliability engineers to ensure that systems and products perform consistently and meet their expected lifetime requirements. You will analyze failure data, assess risks, and identify opportunities to improve performance. You will also collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to integrate reliability into every stage of development. This position is an onsite role in Tucson, AZ.

• Work on a reliability team to support systems design, integration, and/or test.
• Implement strategies to improve the reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems or equipment.
• Use data (failures, test results, field reports) to identify patterns and root causes of reliability issues.
• Performs reliability modeling and predictions using methods like Weibull analysis, FMEA, FMECAs, and fault tree analysis.
• Works closely with systems engineers, design engineers, manufacturing, and test teams to drive reliability into the product.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Academic, engineering club, or internship experience that includes reliability and root cause failure analysis Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer

• Basic understanding of reliability concepts such as failure modes, MTBF, probability, and statistics.
• Experience with data analysis tools or languages (Excel, Python, MATLAB, or R).
• Familiarity with engineering problem‑solving methods like root cause analysis, FMEA, or fault tree logic.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn complex systems.
• Good communication skills for presenting findings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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. This position requires ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearance FAQs - United States Department of Sta

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.