Thermal Analysis Intern Summer 2027

RTX; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking an intern for the Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) department in Huntsville, AL to tackle thermal analyses under a senior engineer. You will perform analyses/tests, document results, and participate in peer reviews.

The role offers hands-on learning in structural and thermal engineering, using industry-standard FE tools such as ANSYS, Patran, Nastran, and CREO, with opportunities to contribute to customer-facing deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced STEM degree and actively enrolled through internship session.
• Minimum 60 hours of credit by start of internship.
• Experience with FE analysis tools such as ANSYS, Patran, Nastran or Thermal Desktop.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve challenging problems
• Perform peer reviews of all analysis to validate process and results
• Deliver results to customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

Skills

Thermal analysis

Finite element analysis

Peer reviews

Report documentation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree pursuit

60 credit hours completed by start of internship

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Patran

Nastran

Thermal Desktop

CREO

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 315 Bob Heath Dr BOB HEATH

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.

What You Will Do

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

As an intern in the Analysis and Test Department, you will be working one on one with a senior engineer, tackling thermal analysis tasks that will give you a great hands-on learning experience. You will be responsible for performing the analyses/tests, getting the results peer-reviewed, and documenting the results in a report.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed thermal analyses to solve challenging problems
• Perform peer reviews of all analysis to validate process and results
• Deliver results to customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced STEM or related degree and actively enrolled through the 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.
• Experience with engineering Finite Element Analysis tools and software such as ANSYS Workbench, Patran, Nastran and/or Thermal Desktop

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Experience utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools such as CREO
• Experience with problem solving using data-driven approaches

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

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.