2026 Intern - Production Test Engineering Intern - Onsite (TX)

Job Description:

Date Posted:2026-04-13
Country:United States of America
Location:US-TX-FORT BLISS-11005-CUST ~ 11005 Fort Bliss ~ BLDG 11005 (External Site)
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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Production Test Engineers (PTE) are part of a manufacturing team who support the test process through one or more phases of the product life cycle, including product development, transition to production, sustained production and depot activities.  PTEs validates and ensures compliance of the prime hardware to technical data package requirements and supporting test equipment.  Interns will support the troubleshooting and problem solving of test failures while identifying opportunities in test processes to improve efficiency, yields, and capacity.  

This position is onsite at our Ft. Bliss (El Paso, TX) facility.
What You Will Do:
* Support the validation of new or modified test equipment for production use
* Ensure the operation of test equipment and associated work instructions are accurate
* Ensure test equipment and software meet the test requirements specified for the product
* Monitor and improve the test process through analysis of predictive metrics of trends, failure modes, and test yields
* Perform preliminary investigation of problem resolution
* Maintain changes to the test equipment technical data package which includes drawings, test instructions, test position manuals, and system software
* Assist in non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis and repair of the product or test equipment
* Lead root cause and corrective action investigations and present findings

Qualifications You Must Have:
* Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
* Must have a minimum of 30 hours by the start of Summer 2026
* Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PPT, Project, or Word)
* Experience/education with data analysis
* U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:
* Preferred majors in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
* 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
* Experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting 
* Experience with technical writing 
* Excellent interpersonal skills  
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
* Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment  
* Ability to develop sustaining solutions to routine technical problems 
* Experience/education with interpretation of technical documentation 
* Experience/education with project execution 
* Experience/education with data analysis 

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.

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* Location: Fort Bliss facility in El Paso, TX
* 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.
* Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role
* 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.

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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