Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineering CoOp SpringSummer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, seeks an EMI/EMC Engineering Co-op for Spring/Summer 2027 in Rockford, IL. You will support EMI/EMC activities on advanced products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen flight-system safety and reliability.

You will work with senior EMI/EMC engineers, develop expertise in EMC topics, and participate in testing, documentation, and process improvements while growing your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, or related STEM and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with EMC design and aerospace standards MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, DO-160.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification activities for EMI/EMC programs including testing and documentation.
• Assist in generating technical plans, procedures, and reports under senior engineer guidance.
• Collaborate with EMI/EMC engineers to grow EMC expertise and share knowledge.
• Coordinate EMI/EMC development, qualification, and certification testing across teams and suppliers.
• Identify process improvements to accelerate schedules and realize cost savings.

Skills

EMC design

EMC simulation

Automation scripting

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S.) in EMC or related STEM

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

We are seeking an Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC) Engineering Co-op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session who is ready to take on challenging technical work and make a real impact. We are seeking someone who will support EMI/EMC activities for advanced products and systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in support of these activities. At Collins Aerospace, your work matters, you'll help build safer, more efficient, and sustainable flight systems while growing your skills and influence in a collaborative, innovative environment. If you are passionate about EMC/EMI and ready to make an impact, we are seeking you to join our team.

What You Will Do:

• Support development and qualification activities for assigned programs and projects, including testing, documentation, and project coordination.
• Support generation of documentation inputs under the direction of a senior engineer, which may include technical plans, procedures, and reports.
• Collaborate with senior EMI/EMC engineers to develop expertise in EMC topics and expand technical knowledge.
• Support and coordinate EMI/EMC development, qualification, and certification testing, facilitating effective communication across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Explore opportunities to improve processes, accelerate schedules, and realize cost savings.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, dependability, problem-solving skills, and a team-first approach.
• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers.
• Local travel may be required to support test setup and activities, and occasionally shifting of work hours may also be necessary based on program needs.
• Facilitate the growth of other team members through mentorship and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with EMC design and aerospace standards, including MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, or equivalent commercial standards.
• Experience with EMC simulation/modeling tools.
• Experience with automation/scripting of processes, including document generation.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with taking design concepts from block diagrams or requirements to developing complete hardware designs, including verification through testing and integration.
• Experience using PCB electronic circuit design software: signal integrity, power integrity and analog simulation.

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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