Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prepare, modify, and release CAD (NX) drawings to ensure the fit, form, and function of mechanical designs.
• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs.
• Operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews.
• Perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities.
• Conduct engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components, solving design problems and validating analytical designs.
• Utilize engineering tools such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to validate and optimize design content.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent (experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook).
• Experience managing projects and working on cross-functional teams.
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience (preferred).

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage (payments not guaranteed).

Pay

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.