2026 Returning Intern - Tool Engineer Intern - Onsite (AZ)

Date Posted:

2025-08-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, 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

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

About Us:

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:
This 8 to 12 week internship program will empower technical growth by exploring the Tool Engineering Role within Raytheon Operations & Supply Chain (OSC). Throughout the summer, you will be able to expand your knowledge of Tool Engineering, design, modify, and deploy mechanical designs into our manufacturing facilities, and present a summary of your projects to leadership at the conclusion of your summer.

 

Tool Engineering is a career field that specializes in designing custom mechanical solutions to support manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and test throughout the product lifecycle. Tooling Engineers are the subject matter experts who design innovative fixturing, gages, assembly jigs, material handling devices, lifting fixtures, manufacturing aids, and machine design solutions. The use of these items provides a consistent, safe, ergonomic means to assemble, inspect, handle, and transport production hardware. Tool Engineers use computer aided design to generate 3-dimensional models and technical drawing packages. Tool Engineers are responsible for all aspects of design, documentation, procurement and integration of assembly Tooling into a highly complex manufacturing environment. Tool Engineers oversee projects from concept to implementation and strive to incorporate safe, ergonomic, error-proofed, and innovative solutions into the factory.

 

This role is onsite at our Tucson, AZ facility.

 

What You Will Do:

• Develop 3-dimensional mechanical tooling solutions using CREO
• Capture and communicate tooling concepts with manufacturing and factory teams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within our factories.
• Represent manufacturing as a mechanical engineering resource to support a variety of factory initiatives.
• Interpret and read mechanical engineering drawings
• Establish designs with consideration given to good error-proofing techniques.
• Integrate COTS components to increase design usability and cost effectiveness.
• Adjust designs as necessary to meet stakeholder needs.
• Optimize designs through proper selection of raw materials and finishes.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and analyze design flaws and production issues.
• Assimilate all problem details and brainstorm potential tooling solutions.
• Follow and support established guidelines regarding drawing layouts and release procedures.

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be at least a sophomore by the start of summer 2025 pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with preferred majors in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA desired (Please upload an unofficial transcript when applying)
• Proven mechanical aptitude (ex. Project development, hobbies), and analytical skills
• Basic experience or education with CAD modeling
• Basic experience or education with drawing interpretation
• Basic understanding of Machine Shop practices
• Strong know