About the role#
This internship is a full-time, paid position for Summer 2027 based in Farmington, New Mexico. You will work on-site at the Raytheon Diné Facility, which adheres to the Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act. You will gain exposure to the manufacturing lifecycle, including product development, production, and depot activities.
What you'll do#
- Use internal systems and tools to support manufacturing processes.
- Assist with production operations and the manufacturing discipline.
- Help meet objectives for cost, quality, schedule, and safety.
- Support initiatives to improve and optimize manufacturing workflows.
- Troubleshoot and solve problems related to test failures.
- Identify ways to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity in test processes.
- Ensure factory operations meet all process and design requirements.
- Work on continuous improvements to reduce defects, cycle time, and costs.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program in Industrial, Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Active enrollment throughout the duration of the internship.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Preferred: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Preferred: Degree focus in Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering.
- Preferred: Experience or coursework in manufacturing testing processes, technical writing, or interpreting technical documentation.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Farmington, New Mexico.
- You will spend time in and around factory areas to support manufacturing activities.
- Please include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume and upload your most recent transcripts.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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