Materials and Process Engineering Intern

Job Description

Materials and Process Engineering Intern | RTX

The Tone:
This is an onsite internship at RTX, located in Tucson, Arizona. RTX, through its Raytheon business, develops advanced aerospace and defense solutions, drawing on over a century of engineering expertise to protect nations and allies. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of these defense systems by providing innovative material solutions and rigorous hands-on testing of vital production materials. As an intern, you will contribute directly to a safer, more connected world by working on complex problems and advancing your engineering skills within a world-class laboratory setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Location: Tucson, AZ
• Pay: $37000–$82000 yearly
• Team: Materials and Process Engineering (M&PE) Department
• Mission: To perform hands-on mechanical testing and characterization of various materials to ensure compliance and provide innovative solutions for Raytheon products.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Testing: Mechanically test a wide array of materials for compliance with drawings, specifications, and program application.
• Lab Operations: Work in a laboratory environment while observing all safety procedures and common lab protocols.
• Reporting: Write scientific reports using generated data to support technical dispositions.
• Characterization: Perform material characterization testing and develop test plans for unique hardware configurations.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplined team on engineering challenges.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment in a Bachelor’s (or higher) STEM degree program, entering your Sophomore year by the start of Summer 2026. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Experience: An active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to the start date. Prior coursework or lab experience in Mechanical/Materials Engineering or Instrumental Analysis is necessary.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of materials science and engineering principles.
• Bonus: Preferred majors include Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering. An understanding of material testing/analysis such as hardness, adhesion tests, sample preparation procedures, and cross sectioning. Experience in performing and managing high volume, highly technical work.