Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-08-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807

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.  

Shipboard Effectors AUR (SEA) Department is comprised of individuals with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, integration, and production support. The team supports a variety of programs, including development, production, and sustainment to support our Warfighters needs. The department is seeking a Mechanical Engineering intern to support design, development and production efforts in such areas as mechanical systems, materials, test equipment, hardware processes, or manufacturing processes. The position is for a ON-SITE role within the SEA Team in Tucson, AZ. You would apply your skills to contribute to the design, development and testing of mechanical and/or electro-mechanical systems, instruments, controls, and/or machines.

What You Will Do

• Training and application of CREO and PDM
• Design and Documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS office suite.
• Engineering Change and Drawing Release
• Collaboration with coworkers and diverse teams.
• Analytical and Technical engineering work within a program environment with possible presentations on designs as needed.
• Training on Raytheon processes and procedures
   

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design)
• Experience in CREO

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 3.5 or above cumulative GPA desired
• Prior engineering project or internship experience
• Microsoft Office or other presentation tools
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written)

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

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• 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 Sch