Mechanical/Aero Engineer Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A leader in aerospace and defense solutions is seeking an Engineering intern for a full-time role in Troy, OH. This position offers hands-on experience in product development, including testing and design of aerospace components. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, and U.S. citizenship is required. The internship runs from January-August and provides an excellent mentorship opportunity in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Participates in product development activities and executes tests.
• Produces parts, designs, or sketches according to standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering principles

Test execution

Product development

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

Location: HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA

Date Posted: 2025-10-06

Country: United States of America

Position Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship/Immigration Status: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? At RTX, 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.

Participants in the Engineering internship program will have the opportunity to rotate through an engineering department within Collins Aerospace to learn aspects of the design, test, analysis and customer support of aircraft wheels and brakes and braking systems.

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester); it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Participates in product development activities, executes tests, and produces parts, designs, or sketches, following all appropriate Mechanical Engineering design, safety, and qualification standards.
• Participate in product development activities including cost estimates, implementation of standard specifications, drawing board layout, and development of performance or maintenance requirements. Execute tests for systems, sub-systems, and components.

What You Will Learn

• Learn test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess operating condition effects. Produce parts, designs, or sketches for machines, components, systems or work orders / purchase requests
• Learn about applied research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
• Gain knowledge in research, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems in areas including, but not limited to, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Learn More and Apply Now! Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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. Must be a commutable distance to Troy, OH to work an onsite schedule. This position may be eligible for relocation.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

Salary range for this role: 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits depend on business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with applicable laws.

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