2026 Intern - Mechanical Analysis and Test Engineer - Onsite

RTX • Tucson, AZ

1d • 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. The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions. As an intern in the Analysis and Test Department, you will be working one on one with a senior engineer, tackling structural analysis tasks that will give you a great hands-on learning experience. You will be responsible for performing the analyses/tests, getting the results peer-reviewed, and documenting the results in a report. You will finish your internship with the satisfaction of knowing you contributed to the success of the Analysis and Test Department, as well as Raytheon in general!

Requirements

• Must be a rising junior by the start of summer 2026 in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or be pursuing a Master’s degree
• Experience with engineering Finite Element Analysis tools and software such as ANSYS Workbench, or Patran/Nastran
• 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

Nice To Haves

• ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with coworkers from various communities, cultures, work experience and conflict resolution styles
• Experience utilizing CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools such as CREO
• Experience with problem solving using data-driven approaches
• Hands on experience through academic or industry exposure

Responsibilities

• Perform hand calculations and determine requirements for higher order detailed analysis
• Perform detailed structural/thermal analyses to solve challenging problems
• Perform peer reviews of all analysis to validate process and results
• Deliver results to customers
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports

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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• 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.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern