Failure Analysis Engineer Intern (Summer 2026) (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Burnsville, MN

97d • $37,000 - $82,000

About The Position

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. Perform advanced failure analysis of Collins Aerospace products in our world-class Collins Aerospace Product Improvement Lab (PIL). Work individually and with other PIL team members to drive continuous improvement in aerospace design and manufacturing. Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience with Destructive and/or Non-Destructive testing techniques in Professional work setting or lab work environment.
• Problem solver with a solid background in the electrical, chemical, metallurgical, mechanical, and physical sciences.
• High energy, positive attitude, attention to detail, inventive.
• Hands on experience with destructive analysis tools and methods.
• Responsible Laboratory Management Skills with attention to lab safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide and develop technical leadership during investigative analysis of Collins Aerospace technology and products.
• Apply scientific theory and successfully exercise problem solving judgment while utilizing our laboratory's destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) capabilities.
• Collaborate with other experienced metallurgical, electrical and NDT staff.
• Determine failure root cause(s) and provide recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Capture investigation results and recommendations in high quality engineering reports.
• Provide guidance and expertise to help engineers design and produce high quality, highly reliable aerospace sensors and systems.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree