Automation Systems Engineering Intern, Spring 2027

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 A20 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG A20 (External Site)

 Position Role Type: Onsite

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S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Raytheon is looking for a part-time intern for Spring 2027 to work with our automation systems engineers.

Engineers in this area seamlessly integrate manufacturing engineering and digital transformation. They harmonize digital systems and advance common core systems and infrastructure to be agile and adaptable enough to cater to local factory requirements.

​This part-time internship will support the efforts to enhance predictable factory execution within our Effectors subsystems. What You Will Do • Support the proposal development of automation projects through time studies, financial assessments, return on investment analysis, and requirements gathering.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts of departmental tools for demand planning • Support the deployment and installation of existing robotics systems alongside engineers and project managers • Follow up on previous robotics and automation projects to ensure return on investment is being met, follow up with additional training as needed Qualifications You Must Have • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session • Must have a minimum of 29 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.

S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. *Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer • Degree focus in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or industrial engineering • Experience in a Manufacturing environment • Experience/Education with robotics/automation • Proficiency with Power BI • 3.

0 cumulative GPA What We Offer • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. • This is a part-time onsite internship from Jan.

2027 to June 2027 • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. • 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.

• This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending time in and around factory areas. • Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition.

Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume. • Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.

htm 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.

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.