2026 Intern - Mechanical Engineering - Structural Analysis - Onsite

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•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 design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural 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 perusing a Bachelors degree or higher program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a rising Junior by the start of Summer 2026.
Experience with engineering Finite Element Analysis tools and software such as Abaqus, ANSYS, and/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 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