Aerospace Mechanical Controls Intern

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Controls Intern in East Hartford, CT to lead end-to-end requirements for mechanical control components. You will collaborate with suppliers, design teams, systems/software engineering, and manufacturing to ensure robust component solutions.

The role offers hands-on experience in requirements management, supplier engagement, and project ownership, with exposure to hardware test readiness and component qualification processes.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Experience using CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Responsibilities

• Owner of one or more control component specifications
• Coordinate hardware item Flight Safety/ Safety requirements
• Responsible for technical resolution of supplier compliance gaps
• Technical & Project Owner for Supplier Reviews
• Supplier development validation testing (DVT) issue resolution
• Hardware development engine test readiness
• Hardware item component Cert/Qualification (36‑point Checklist) (Plans, Reports)
• Field issue component root cause and corrective action
• Supports integrated product team lead on engineering changes for controls components

Skills

CAD software

Team presentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Eng

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

DOORS

MATLAB

Job description

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Controls Intern in East Hartford, CT to lead end-to-end requirements for mechanical control components. You will collaborate with suppliers, design teams, systems/software engineering, and manufacturing to ensure robust component solutions.

The role offers hands-on experience in requirements management, supplier engagement, and project ownership, with exposure to hardware test readiness and component qualification processes.