2026 Returning Intern - Raytheon Mechanical Engineering - Onsite

Mechanical Engineering Intern

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering student to join our Advanced Products Center (APC) Texas Materials and Process team in McKinney, Texas. As an Engineering intern the responsibilities will include all aspects of the Special Tooling Mechanical design process from concept to model / drawing completion for Special Tools and Special Test Fixtures of low to moderate complexity required to support product builds for each assigned task working under the general supervision of a team lead. Some assembly of your designs may be required. You will work closely with product engineers, quality engineers, test engineers, industrial engineers, and operations leaders on product manufacturing.

This position is an onsite role, where you will be working primarily in McKinney, Texas during Summer 2026.

What You Will Do

• Learn Creo modeling and drawing creation.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production tooling.
• Participate in multi-discipline team to design, procure and build custom tooling that support assembly and test of Raytheon products.
• Engage with program engineers, Program Management, and operations leadership to define tooling requirements.
• Communicate with Vendors to obtain quotes and have technical discussions for tool fabrication.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

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, a candidate's 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 company's 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.