Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 2000 E El Segundo Blvd BLDG E01

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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Raytheon Intelligence & Space is seeking an internship level Mechanical Engineer to join the space and airborne optics department to support development integration and test across multiple space & airborne programs in El Segundo CA. The selected candidate will perform mechanical component design on opto-mechanical systems using Creo and support assembly integration and test activities in a lab environment. The candidate is expected to work with a team of specialized junior and senior manufacturing and mechanical engineers to support the design build and test of EO/IR space hardware. Responsibilities include creating and/or revising opto-mechanical designs/drawings generating assembly instructions and providing build support in conjunction with technicians and other engineering disciplines as well as design for producibility and manufacturability. The candidate will be expected to present their work for peer reviews.

The engineer in this position should be familiar with general components and application of engineering principles to aid in design and development. They should be capable of performing in-depth research on component design and materials for design and analysis of mechanical assemblies. As a design engineer they would be expected to generate detailed design drawings incorporating GD&T to ensure the requirements are maintained. They will be expected to work with a cross-functional engineering and analysis team involving material selection thermal management precision mechanical mounting and motion and structural optimization while balancing schedule constraints. The candidate will need to be able to understand change management and process engineering changes in a product data management tool. This will include creation rework and changes to the design as the changes occur. Contacts are primarily with the immediate section manager team lead project leaders and other personnel (peers) within the applicable program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session
• Experience in the design and development of mechanical hardware
• Experience in commercial CAD software such as Creo
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience research coursework or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Project experience in component design analysis and/or build of space/airborne hardware
• Experience in GD&T and Tolerance analysis for designs/drawings
• Knowledge of DFMA principles and modern machining techniques
• Understanding of Change Management and processing Engineering Changes in a Product Data Management Tool

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• Relocation Eligibility

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The salary range for this role is 42000 USD - 88000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

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 companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Intern