2026 Returning Intern - Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Onsite (KY)

RTX • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This requisition is for a Raytheon intern who will be returning for an internship in Summer 2026 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. Manufacturing Engineering interns can expect to learn production operations and the manufacturing discipline in a controlled environment. They develop manufacturing skills, an understanding of manufacturing engineering or production test engineering, and Raytheon systems and tools. Manufacturing Engineers build technical depth in manufacturing or testing processes and are accountable for improvement and optimization.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering. Preferred majors: Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• This requisition is for a Raytheon intern who will be returning for an internship in Summer 2026

Nice To Haves

• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
• Experience with manufacturing
• Experience or education with lean manufacturing
• Experience/education with technical writing and interpretation of technical documentation
• Experience or education with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance analysis
• Strong engineering aptitude and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Technical problem solving
• Active DOD Security Clearance
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Project, Word)

Responsibilities

• Design, control, and improve the manufacturing process through collaboration with a multi-disciplined team
• Improve cycle time and lead time
• Implement manufacturing process control and performance monitoring
• Create and oversee improvement projects
• Translate engineering design requirements into manufacturing processes
• Perform hardware defect analysis
• Participate in corrective action investigations.

Benefits

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern