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title: Quality Engineering Intern at RTX
description: RTX is hiring for the Quality Engineering Intern role in Colorado Springs, CO.
  Pays $37K–$82K per year. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Colorado Springs, CO (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $37K/yr - $82K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX.

## Pay for similar jobs

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## Description

**Date Posted:**

2026-11-10



**Country:**

United States of America



**Location:**

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA



**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.

This position is for a Quality Engineer Intern who will be responsible for supporting Mission Systems Ejection Seating in Colorado Springs.

**What you Will Do:**

- Assist in the creation of inspection tooling and inspection work instructions.
- Reduce defects and escapes by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
- Support Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
- Implement process improvements using continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
- Support the production shelf-life program and the Layered Process Audit (LPA) program.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Quality, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, and will remain enrolled for the duration of the internship.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

- Proven experience in effectively communicating across teams and platforms to successfully collaborate on projects and achieve goals.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D modeling, and 2D print creation and interpretation.

**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.

**Learn More & Apply Now**

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

**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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## Skills

- Inspection
- 3D Modeling
- Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Pfmea)
- Tolerancing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (Gd&t)
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Manufacturing Process Engineering
- Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa)
- Shelf Life Management
- Process Auditing
- Communication
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)

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