RTX Hiring Mechanical Materials Engineer Intern (Andover)

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.

The Materials and Process Engineering Department, which functions within the Hardware Team, is looking for a mechanical engineer to join our team in Andover, MA. This position will offer a qualified candidate the opportunity to engage subject matter experts and perform mechanical testing to support development, design, and failure analysis activities associated with a wide range of product applications. Tasks will require critical thinking to solve challenging problems and careful attention to detail on procedures, testing of materials, and documentation of results. Collaboration with design and material engineers, subject matter experts, and suppliers is required. The candidate must be able to manage and coordinate a wide variety of simultaneous tasks within set schedule requirements. This candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team.

What You Will Do

• Assessing materials based on conformance to specifications
• Assessing parts and hardware based on conformance to design requirements
• Following standard written protocols, as well as developing and fabricating unique test plans and test setups
• Reviewing material documentation and assessment of specifications
• Engagement with subject matter experts to understand material usage
• Engagement with suppliers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with instrumental lab equipment (course work and lab experience), such as Universal Testing Machines (Instron), Hardness testers, Scanning Electron Microscopes, or Polishers/Grinders
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding and coursework in Materials Science and Polymer Science
• Understanding of material safety datasheets, military specifications, and ASTM test methods
• Class projects, professional internships, or academic research demonstrating the ability to apply technical course work in Engineering
• Ability to write concise technical reports summarizing analyses
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.