Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Fairfield, CA

82d • $42,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The intern position will be supporting the Propulsion Team in some of their daily activities - from drawing updates to proposal and analysis support. This position will be a Design Engineering position and will collaborate closely with our System Engineering, Project Engineering, Chemistry and Materials Engineering, as well as, all Operations departments. 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.

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

• Student must currently be enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field of study from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics.
• Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers.
• 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.g. NX, Catia).
• Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience.
• Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design.
• Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices.

Responsibilities

• Support through all phases of design including; bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, and production implementation.
• Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy.
• Utilize UG/NX CAD software and facilitate the drafting department to produce standard, quality, and industry producible models/drawings.
• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management.
• Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval.
• Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals.
• Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan.
• Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies.

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