Program/Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HWA02: Wheels & Brakes (Carbon)-Spoka 11135 W Westbow Lane , Spokane, WA, 99224 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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. 

The Material/Process Engineering Intern is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes, qualifying new technology or new aircraft programs into production, and providing hands-on leadership in the identification and resolution of process issues that impact the product. The Material/Process Engineering intern will also identify and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product performance or reducing cost and variation. They work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure the product meets all necessary quality standards while maintaining the site’s cost and delivery goals. You will have a unique opportunity to work with a propriety process and composite utilized in everyday flight. This role is onsite, in Spokane, WA. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will do ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with guidance from engineers on the team.
• You will do data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations and justification or validation of changes.
• You will write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations.
• You will write and maintain product & process specifications.
• You will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement.
• You will liaison among multiple carbon sites, Troy headquarters, and other departments regarding support/information associated with their brake programs.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the manufacturing process for carbon/carbon composites.
• You will learn the workings of Aerospace specifications.
• You will learn Discrepant Material Review and Material Review Board processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Project management experience
• Skilled in technical writing and presentation delivery
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis (SQL/Excel/Minitab)
• Experience with manufacturing or aerospace
• Experience working with composite materials

Learn More and Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* 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