2026 Returning Intern - Raytheon Mechanical Structural Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ889: RMS AP Bldg 930 1151 East Hermans Road Building 930, Tucson, AZ, 85706 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

This requisition is for an RTX intern returning for an internship in 2026.

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. 

Job Summary

The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products.  From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.

As an intern in the Analysis and Test Department, you will be working one on one with a senior engineer, tackling structural and thermal analysis tasks that will give you a great hands-on learning experience. You will be responsible for performing the analyses/tests, getting the results peer-reviewed, and documenting the results in a report.

You will finish your internship with the satisfaction of knowing you contributed to the success of the Analysis and Test Department, as well as Raytheon in general!

What You Will Do

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed structural/thermal analyses to solve challenging problems
• Perform peer reviews of all analysis to validate process and results
• Deliver results to customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

What You Will Learn

• How to work as part of an Integrated Product Team, collaborating with other engineering disciplines to solve challenging technical problems for our customers
• How thermal engineering is conducted in an innovative industry setting, through comprehensive department-sponsored training and mentoring from senior staff

Qualifications You Must Have  

• This position requires 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• Must be a rising junior by the start of Summer 2026 in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or be pursuing a Master’s degree
• Experience with engineering Finite Element Analysis tools and software such as ANSYS Workbench, Patran, Nastran and/or Thermal Desktop

Qualifications We Prefer

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with coworkers from various communities, cultures, work experience and conflict resolution styles
• Experience utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools such as CREO
• Experience with problem solving using data-driven approaches
• Hands on experience through academic or industry exposure

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.

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