Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an Electrical Engineer intern for Summer 2027 in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on developing test equipment and setups for aircraft power generation components within the Collins Aerospace, Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment group.

Onsite work with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to design, build, and validation of test systems. The intern will gain hands-on experience in electrical schematics, harness installation, data acquisition, and upgrading test equipment

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical Test Setup support and do Electrical Test Setup Troubleshooting.
• Coordinate Test Setups with Test Operators and will be collecting Test Performance Data.
• Assist in Facility upgrade projects.
• Assist in design of Test Stand Safety Interlocks.
• Create electrical schematics to document designs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Design

Electrical test

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline

Job description

Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Aug 31, 2026

$37,000 - $82,000/year

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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.

Collins Aerospace, Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an Electrical Engineer Summer 2027 Intern. The candidate will be responsible for developing test equipment and test setups for development and production of aircraft power generation components. The Test Equipment group supports both test facilities and programs through the entire life cycle of development to production. This is a job that always has a new challenge as Collins Aerospace continues to invent the future of aircraft electric power systems.

The candidate must be an analytical thinker and be adept at design, build, and checkout of test setups. The candidate must have experience working with instrumentation, data recording, and design of electrical systems and harnesses. This position will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels through the development of new Test Equipment and the support of Production Test Equipment. The ideal candidate will be a creative member of the team who will assist in developing the vision for upgrading our test equipment to the latest technology.This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL.

What You Will Do:

As an Electrical Engineer intern (Test and Validation) at Collins Aerospace, you will…..

• You will provide Electrical Test Setup support and do Electrical Test Setup Troubleshooting.
• You will work with Test Operators to coordinate Test Setups and will be collecting Test Performance Data.
• You will assist in Facility upgrade projects.
• You will assist in design of Test Stand Safety Interlocks.
• You will create electrical schematics to document designs.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain the ability to interpret new product validation requirements and determine appropriate testing procedures.
• You will design/build/verify test setups associated with aircraft electrical power generation.
• You will gain experience in creating electrical schematics, installation of harnessing and data acquisition hardware and the design/build of equipment utilized in the testing process.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship/co-op session.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exposure and or experience with circuit design, wiring harnesses, etc.
• Ability to work with test operators to modify and setup test equipment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Hands‑on experience is a plus.

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 attendselect 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.

RTX combines Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon to deliver innovative solutions in aerospace and defense, addressing complex challenges with cutting‑edge technology.

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company

Total funding $200K Grant

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

3% in 12 mo

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Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.6

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72% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.4

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 4.0

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.7

Compensation & benefits 3.6

Capital

Funding history

Footprint

Where they work

Arlington, VA, US

Company RTX