2026 Intern - Process Engineering Intern - Onsite (CA)

RTX•Goleta, CA

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. 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. This position is for an intern who will be entering their sophomore or higher year by the start of summer 2026. We are pleased to announce the Summer 2026 RVS Internship Program, offering students a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and practical skills. This program will feature a cohort of talented individuals from multiple disciplines, including Engineering, Operations, and Business Development. Participants will engage in meaningful, hands-on projects, gaining insights into RVS operations with opportunities across a multitude of factories including cutting-edge semiconductor fabs, precision alignment work cells, Industry 4.0 automation cells, thin films deposition labs, and a variety of other exciting technologies. The program provides opportunities for professional development, networking, and collaboration with peers, leaders, and employees across the organization. Additionally, interns will enjoy a variety of engaging and interactive events designed to enhance their overall experience. Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS) is a world leader in the research, design, and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense, surveillance, space, and weather tracking applications. We have an opportunity for a Process Engineering intern to join our team in Goleta, California.

Requirements

Must be at least a sophomore by the start of summer 2026 pursuing a degree of in Physics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or closely related engineering field.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

3.0 cumulative GPA desired
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)
Previous manufacturing / process engineering experience

Responsibilities

Support Operations Engineering team to drive continuous improvement and production sustainment projects across the manufacturing engineering organization.
Determine the causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions, tooling, process, or equipment, present results of investigations to peers and management.
Collaborate with multi-functional teams and gain exposure to the different facets of cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
Apply skills learned in an academic setting to solve real world engineering problems in an advanced manufacturing environment.