Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-07-29

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.

What You Will Do

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering student to join our Airborne Sensor RF Design Mechanical Engineering team in McKinney, Texas. As an Engineering intern the responsibilities may include any aspects of the mechanical design process from concept generation to model / drawing completion to supporting product builds and test. You will work closely with product engineers from multiple disciplines to ensure support for program and factory requirements.

Our multi-disciplined team consists of high-engaged members with a variety of backgrounds and experience levels with a culture of inclusion, support, growth opportunities, and recognizing contributions.  We are specifically seeking candidates who are inquisitive, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, proactive, take ownership of work, communicate well with others, and enjoy solving unique problems every day. This position is an Onsite role, where you will be working primarily in McKinney, Texas during Summer 2027.

What You Will Learn

How to solve problems, build, test, and/or troubleshoot hardware
Learn processes for design modifications
How to create and/or modify drawings
How to analyze and evaluate various products to determine their efficiency and/or cost-effectiveness

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session
• Experience utilizing CREO
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired.
• Major in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field
• Completion of at least 1 internship and/or multi-month technical project in a related field
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and/or tolerance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with coworkers who have diverse experiences, communities, and cultures.

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

Learn More & Apply Now

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.

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 Pr