2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineering- Land Based Effectors - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-03-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-M09 ~ 3350 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M09

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.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering student to join our Tactical Radars & Land Based Effectors Department in Tucson, Arizona.  The Tactical Radars and Land Based Effectors department supports the hardware development, production, and deployment of multiple defense products for Tactical Radars, Effectors, Command and Control Systems, and Naval Systems products.  The products support domestic US Government customers at multiple Forces and Agencies including the Air Force, Navy, Army, Missile Defense Agency, and the US Coast Guard.  The product lines also support multiple international customers through both US Government Foreign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales.

This position is an On-site role, where you will be working primarily in Tucson, Arizona during Summer 2026.

What You Will Do

• Application of mechanical engineering fundamentals to challenging design problems.
• Creation or updates of technical documentation packages.
• Complete drawing designs as required, operates engineering software and equipment, and confers with stakeholders regarding engineering projects.
• Collaboration with hardware engineering teams.
• Mechanical engineering design utilizing CAD software.
• Support to manufacturing and production.
• Application of Raytheon hardware design processes and tools.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree program and will be at minimum, entering their Sophomore year by the start of summer 2026
• Must be pursuing as Bachelors or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CREO or comparable CAD software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working in teams.
• Results-oriented with good problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

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

• Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

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,