Summer 2026, Intern: MBA Corporate Strategy & Development

RTX • Arlington, VA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Summer 2026, MBA intern: Corporate Strategy & Development (MBA students) RTX Corporation is an industry leading Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its ~185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in physics, propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Strategy & Development Team: The RTX Corporate Strategy & Development (“CS&D”) team is responsible for shaping the future strategic direction of the company in addition to executing on M&A activity for the company. CS&D reports directly to RTX’s President & CEO and the team serves as advisors to RTX leadership on the highest value issues and opportunities facing the company. All CS&D team members are also expected to: Monitor competitive dynamics and M&A activity in RTX end markets and among corporate and business unit peers Build productive relationships with RTX business units to understand their businesses and strategic objectives What You Will do MBA Interns are an integral part of the CS&D team, supporting active strategy and transaction projects during their time in the group. Specific responsibilities may include:

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently pursuing an MBA and must not graduate prior August 2026.
• 2+ years of prior strategy experience (at a consulting firm or in an internal strategy role) or transactional experience (at an investment bank or in a corporate development role)

Nice To Haves

• Excellent business judgment, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects, handle ambiguity and independently drive for results
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Industry experience in Aerospace and/or Defense
• Demonstrated experience building credibility and respect across functions and organizational levels

Responsibilities

• Analyzing market opportunities and competitive dynamics
• Self-directed strategy analyses
• Evaluating potential acquisition targets (including valuation, structuring and actionability)
• Supporting active M&A transactions
• Developing presentations for RTX leadership and the Board of Directors
• Presenting strategy findings or M&A recommendations to senior management

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees