2026 Intern - Chemical and Materials Engineer - Onsite

RTX • Lompoc, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon has an opportunity for an energetic and motivated intern in Chemical and Materials Engineering in the Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) group in Lompoc, CA. An internship in Chemical and Materials Engineering will allow for broad exposure to semiconductor and microfabrication processes used to fabricate Silicon PIN and 3DHI processes on 200mm wafers. The ideal candidate should have strong academic credentials and experience in working in a teamwork environment, having not only academic, but also interpersonal skills to help optimize our teams. Additionally, the candidate should possess an inquisitive nature and a strong desire to learn real world applications to complement their academic experience. This position is a onsite role, in Lompoc, California.

Requirements

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) program and will be at minimum, entering their Junior Year by the start of Summer 2026
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• ABET is the preferred, although not required accreditation standard.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Completion of 1 internship in a related field

Responsibilities

• You will support a multi-disciplinary engineering team by performing tasks such as engineering planning, data and failure analysis and process development for the microfabrication of products manufactured by the RVS group in Lompoc.
• You will collaborate with process development and operations and manufacturing teams.

Benefits

• 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 Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern