Mechanical Engineer Intern - Special Tooling and Test Fixtures (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:
2026-10-28

 Country:
United States of America

 Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WZS ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WZS BLDG

 Position Role Type:
Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

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
Join our Advanced Products Center (APC) Texas Materials and Process team in McKinney, Texas, as a Mechanical Engineering Intern focused on Special Tooling and Test Fixtures. You will play a key role in supporting product builds through mechanical design processes, from concept creation to final assembly. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful design, fabrication, and implementation of special tools and fixtures.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Designing and creating mechanical models and drawings for Special Tools and Test Fixtures of low to moderate complexity.

- Supporting the entire design process, including obtaining quotes, make-versus-buy decisions, and tracking schedules and budgets.

- Presenting status updates during meetings and adhering to proper documentation guidelines for customer-owned property.

- Assisting in the assembly of your designs and automated test set designs as needed.

- Collaborating with product engineers, quality engineers, reliability engineers, test engineers, industrial engineers, and operations leaders to support product manufacturing.

- Resolving technical challenges in a timely manner while maintaining a focus on customer needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session

- Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session

- Experience with with 3D modeling software, Creo or ACAD.

- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

- Effective communication skills.

- Experience working in team environments.

- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

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.

- Relocation Eligibility

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- 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.

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.

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