Mechanical - Structural/Thermal Engineering Intern; Summer
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-805 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 805
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
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.
The Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon product portfolio. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon-system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions. Our work spans classical, fundamental, and empirically based techniques as well as state-of-the-art finite element methods using industry-leading commercial tools—all complemented and validated by testing executed to ensure cost-effective yet technically sound solutions.
As an intern in the Analysis and Test Department, you will work one on one with a senior engineer, tackling the same structural and thermal analysis tasks assigned to entry-level engineers. You will be responsible for performing analyses and/or tests, participating in peer reviews, and generating final documentation.
You will finish your internship knowing you contributed to the success of the Analysis and Test Department—and Raytheon as a whole.
What You Will Do- Derive mechanical and thermal loads and environments
- Perform hand calculations for higher order detailed analysis
- Conduct detailed structural or thermal analyses to solve challenging problems
- Perform peer reviews to validate analysis processes and results
- Present results to customers
- Generate detailed, archival technical reports
How to operate as part of an Integrated Product Team, collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines to solve complex technical challenges
How structural and thermal engineering are executed in an innovative industry environment through department-sponsored training and mentoring from senior staff
Qualifications You Must Have- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related (STEM) major and actively
- Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS Workbench, Patran, Nastran, or Thermal Desktop.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools:
Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point - Experience with CAD tools such as CREO
- Experience solving problems using data-driven approaches
- GPA of 3.0
- 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
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.
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