Summer 2026 - Mechanical Behavior and Systems Intern (Onsite)
About The Position
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 Assist in program execution to evaluate the physical properties of materials, components, and structures. Conduct testing of mechanical systems and rotating machinery. Collaborate on innovation research projects at the RTX Technologies Research Center. Work with RTX business units to resolve technical issues. Explore opportunities to engage with advanced additive manufacturing technologies. What You Will Learn Precision test rig assembly and operation. Setting up and using data acquisition systems. Conducting mechanical measurements of components. Data processing using LabView, Excel, and MATLAB. Mechanical design execution in SolidWorks.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Candidate must not graduate prior to September 2026.
- Please upload copy of transcripts with application
- Familiarity with general laboratory protocols, including safety and standard operating practices.
- Strong enthusiasm for technology and a quick ability to learn.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for both team-based and independent work environments.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mechanical testing, data processing, and report writing.
- Ability to excel as both an individual contributor and as part of a team.
- Experience in hands-on, fast-paced laboratory environments.
- Familiarity with mechanical behavior and systems fields.
- Interest in gaining experience in post-test component and materials characterization and analysis.
Responsibilities
- Assist in program execution to evaluate the physical properties of materials, components, and structures.
- Conduct testing of mechanical systems and rotating machinery.
- Collaborate on innovation research projects at the RTX Technologies Research Center.
- Work with RTX business units to resolve technical issues.
- Explore opportunities to engage with advanced additive manufacturing technologies.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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