2026 Returning Intern – Quality Engineer Intern

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

KY201: RMS Louisville 6201 Strawberry Lane Louisville, KY 40214, Louisville, KY, 40202 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 a Raytheon intern returning for 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. 

As a Quality Engineer intern, you will acquire an understanding of what is required to be the Quality interface and drive overall quality performance including continuous improvement and implementation of lean/agile methodologies.  You will help to ensure programs meet customer objectives by working closely with other functions to support rapid closure of issues utilizing analytical capabilities and communication skills. You will work in a results-based culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

This position is onsite at our Louisville, Kentucky site.

What You Will Do

• Participation in root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action solutions
•  Analyze and interpret trends
•  Ensure flow down and compliance to Raytheon and contract program requirements, both internally and to external suppliers
•  Interface with Raytheon’s supplier base to resolve any open issues
• Review and disposition nonconformances and nonconforming material
• Interface with customers and DCMA to ensure compliance and resolution of any reported issues
• Review major deliverables to ensure contract compliance prior to delivery to customer. Includes reviewing major deviations and waivers, acceptance test results and all major anomaly conditions

Qualifications You Must Have

• Major must be in the field of Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Systems Information, or Information Technology
• The ability to obtain a US security clearance. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above
• Analytical skills in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action
• Ability to build effective relationships through partnering and collaboration.
• Experience in continuous improvement processes such as Six Sigma and/or Lean Methodologies
• Ability to operate in a dynamic and challenging, team-oriented environment.
• Experience with Python or programming

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Location: Louisville, KY
• 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.
• 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

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