2026 Intern - Chemical & Materials Engineering Intern - Onsite

Date Posted:

2025-12-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon an RTX business, 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.

This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to work in Raytheon’s Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department, servicing all of Raytheon with innovative solutions to nonstandard problems. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in M&PE’s world class lab, performing hands-on-testing of adhesives, elastomers, polymers, tapes, composites, metals, and various other production materials vital to the success of our products.

What You Will Do

• Test a wide array of materials for compliance with drawings, specifications, and program
• application.
• Work in a “wet lab,” observing all safety procedures and common lab protocols.
• Write scientific reports using generated data to support technical dispositions.

What You Will Learn:

• How to perform material testing using FTIR, DSC, hardness gauges, mechanical testing
• machines, and more
• How to follow written test instructions and test a wide array of materials for compliance
• Reading and interpreting numerous types of requirements and specifications.

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 Science, Technology, Engineering or
• Mathematics (STEM).
• Course work or lab experience in Materials Engineering or Instrumental Analysis

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Specific Majors: Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry,
• Mechanical Engineering
• Completion of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses and labs
• An understanding of material testing/analysis such as: hardness, adhesion tests, sample
• preparation procedures, and cross sectioning
• Experience in performing and managing high volume, highly technical work

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.
• 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, 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 whet