Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

About the Role

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer intern to support development, integration, and test across multiple space & airborne programs in El Segundo, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical component design on opto-mechanical systems using Creo.
• Support assembly, integration, and test activities in a lab environment.
• Support the design, build, and test of EO/IR space hardware.
• Create and/or revise opto-mechanical designs/drawings.
• Generate assembly instructions.
• Provide build support in conjunction with technicians and other engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to design for producibility and manufacturability.
• Present work for peer reviews.
• Aid in design and development by performing in-depth research on component design and materials for mechanical assemblies.
• Generate detailed design drawings incorporating GD&T to ensure requirements are maintained.
• Work with a cross-functional engineering and analysis team involving material selection, thermal management, precision mechanical mounting and motion, and structural optimization, while balancing schedule constraints.
• Understand change management and process engineering changes in a product data management tool, including creation, rework, and changes to the design.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Familiarity with general components and application of engineering principles.
• Familiarity with commercial CAD software, such as Creo.
• Ability to understand change management and process engineering changes in a product data management tool.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related (STEM) major.
• Must be 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 in the design and development of mechanical hardware.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in component design, analysis, and/or build of space/airborne hardware.
• Experience in GD&T and tolerance analysis for designs/drawings.
• Experience in DFMA principles and modern machining techniques.