Reliability Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a reliability-focused intern in Tucson, AZ to support systems design, integration, and testing. You will analyze failure data, perform reliability modeling, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to improve performance and lifetime of aerospace systems.

The role is onsite in Tucson with a focus on learning and contributing to reliability strategies, MTBF concepts, and root-cause analysis within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM and enrolled through the internship.
• Must have at least 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 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 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.

Skills

Excel

Python

MATLAB

R

Reliability concepts

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in STEM

Job description

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 You may support some of the following types of activities:

• 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.

Qualifications 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

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• 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

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 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.

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.