Material/Process Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-WA-SPOKANE-11135 ~ 11135 W Westbow Ln ~ WESTBOW Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Material/Process Engineering Intern is responsible for managing and monitoring the manufacturing processes for carbon/carbon composite aircraft brakes, qualifying new technology or new aircraft programs into production, and providing hands‑on leadership in the identification and resolution of process issues that impact the product. The Material/Process Engineering intern will also identify and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving product performance or reducing cost and variation. They work directly with all levels of staff from production floor to senior leadership to ensure the product meets all necessary quality standards while maintaining the site's cost and delivery goals. You will have a unique opportunity to work with a propriety process and composite utilized in everyday flight. This role is onsite, in Spokane, WA. What You Will Do: As a Material/Process Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace/RTX, you will do ongoing production monitoring and troubleshooting of problems associated with guidance from engineers on the team. You will do data mining and analysis in support of root cause investigations and justification or validation of changes. You will write detailed technical reports and deliver presentations. You will write and maintain product & process specifications. You will support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at cost reduction or process improvement. You will liaison among multiple carbon sites, Troy headquarters, and other departments regarding support/information associated with their brake programs. What You Will Learn: You will learn the manufacturing process for carbon/carbon composites. You will learn the workings of Aerospace specifications. You will learn Discrepant Material Review and Material Review Board processes. Qualifications You Must Have: Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session. "Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects." Qualifications We Prefer: Project management experience. Skilled in technical writing and presentation delivery. Experience with data manipulation and analysis (SQL/Excel/Minitab). Experience with aerospace manufacturing. Experience working with composite materials. What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility Onsite: 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr RTX (Raytheon)