2026 Returning Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Onsite (KY)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-KY-LOUISVILLE-102 ~ 6201 Strawberry Ln ~ STRAWBERRY

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

This requisition is for a Raytheon intern who will be returning for an internship in Summer 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.

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.

Manufacturing Engineering interns can expect to learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment.  They develop manufacturing skills, an understanding of manufacturing engineering or production test engineering, and Raytheon systems and tools.  Manufacturing Engineers build technical depth in manufacturing or testing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization. 

What You Will Do:

• Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
• Improve cycle time and lead time
• Implement manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
• Create and oversee improvement projects
• Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
• Perform hardware defect analysis
• Participate in corrective action investigations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Actively enrolled pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering. Preferred majors: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• This requisition is for a Raytheon intern who will be returning for an internship in Summer 2026

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience with manufacturing
• Experience or education with lean manufacturing
• Experience/education with technical writing and interpretation of technical documentation
• Experience or education with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance analysis
• Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical problem solving
• Active DOD Security Clearance
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Location: Louisville, KY
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• 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.
• Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 
• 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.

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