2026 Intern Manufacturing Engineer Onsite

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

We are pleased to announce the Summer 2026 RVS Internship Program offering students a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and practical skills. This program will feature a cohort of talented individuals from multiple disciplines including Engineering Operations and Business Development.

Participants will engage in meaningful hands-on projects gaining insights into RVS operations with opportunities across a multitude of factories including cutting-edge semiconductor fabs precision alignment workcells Industry 4.0 automation cells thin films deposition labs and a variety of other exciting technologies. The program provides opportunities for professional development networking and collaboration with peers leaders and employees across the organization. Additionally interns will enjoy a variety of engaging and interactive events designed to enhance their overall experience.

Raytheon Vision Systems (RVS)is a world leader in the research design and manufacturing of focal plane arrays and flight-based vision systems supporting a myriad of defense surveillance space and weather tracking applications. We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering intern to join our team in Goleta California.

What You Will Do

• Support manufacturing operations team to drive continuous improvement and production sustainment projects across the manufacturing engineering organization.
• Determinethe causes of defects and improve processes through updates to work instructions tooling process or equipment present results of investigations to peers and management.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams and gain exposure to the different facets of cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing.
• Apply skills learned in an academic setting to solve real world engineering problems in an advanced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) program and will be at minimum entering their Junior Year by the start of Summer 2026
• 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

• ABET is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
• 3.0 cumulative GPA desired

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.

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• This position is onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.
• Relocation is not provided
• 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.

• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO) 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: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 42000 USD - 88000 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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