Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Prattwhitney; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace seeks a Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op for a full-time, on-site mentorship program running May/June through December. You will support aircraft mechanical cargo systems design, integration, and testing while collaborating with Customer Teams, hardware/software designers, and field engineers.

Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with CAD experience (NX, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD,

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with CAD software such as NX, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk.
• Minimum of 45 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with engineering drawings.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of aircraft mechanical cargo systems through design, integration and test.
• Collaborate with Customer Teams, Hardware & Software Designers, Test Engineers & Technicians, Supply Chain, Production & Quality, and Field Service Engineers.
• Perform engineering work and applied research, development, and design for new products to meet quality standards and objectives.
• Operate CAD software to design components and produce drawings.
• Contribute to technical preparations for new product development and implementation.

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Catia

Creo

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1 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.

What You Will Do

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June- December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). As a Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will work closely with engineers supporting the development of aircraft mechanical cargo systems with the design, integration, and test. In addition, you will be working cross-functionally with Customer Teams, Hardware & Software Designers, Test Engineers & Technicians, Supply Chain, Production & Quality, and Field Service Engineers. Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design for new products to ensure quality standards and functional objectives are met. Develops, designs, and tests mechanical components and systems. Resolves day-to-day technical problems on the production lines to minimize disruption. Participates in technical preparations for new product development and implementation to ensure new products meet the required specifications. Operates CAD software to design components. Completes drawing designs as required to facilitate the engineering process. Consults with engineers, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders on existing and potential engineering projects or products. Produces products according to specifications using the most cost effective and efficient means.

Qualifications

You Must Have Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as NX, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk Must have a minimum of 45 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook) Experience with engineering drawings Experience working on cross-functional teams Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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 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

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
• parliament leave
• paid time off
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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.

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.