Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted

2026-09-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AZ-TUCSON-M10 ~ 3360 E Hemisphere Loop ~ BLDG M10

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.

What You Will Do

The Precision Control and Actuation Systems department consists of more than 150 engineers working collab­oratively with internal and external customers and programs to provide innovative solutions for controlling ​product motion, including ground, sea, and air launched vehi­cles used by a variety of end users who depend on the quality and integ­rity of our systems. Our systems in­clude control algorithms and firmware, ​electronic control units, ac­tuators containing high power mo­tors and precision gear trains, harnessing design, and other components for interfacing with the vehicle and packaging the control assemblies. ​Due to the highly cross-functional nature of these sys­tems, we are constantly looking for talented engineers with a system-so­lution mindset. ​ ​​ What You Will Learn You will contribute your knowledge of engineering practices and problem-solving to perform mechanical design and development activities. You will support, contribute, and collaborate in a team environment, receiving