Mechanical Design Engineering Coop Spring 2027

RTX; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Ohio is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op to work on the full lifecycle of aerospace components from concept through certification and ongoing support. You will contribute to designing and testing systems like potable water and ice protection, utilizing CAD tools and simulations.

The role runs Monday–Friday for the January–May/June term as a full-time co-op; relocation eligible and benefits are included as described by RTX policies.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support aerospace component lifecycle from concept to certification.
• Contribute to design and analysis for potable water and ice protection systems.
• Assist with CAD and simulation tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactive innovation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Composites

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-OH-UNIONTOWN-1555 1555 Corporate Woods Pkwy CORP WOODS

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 January- May/June (including the Spring 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 assist throughout the entire lifecycle of aerospace components, from conceptual design through to certification and ongoing product support. Your expertise will be pivotal in crafting advanced solutions for:

• Water heaters and freeze protection systems
• High-performance water tanks and heated tubes
• Precision-engineered valves, faucets, and drain masts
• Pneumatic valves and de-icers for ice protection
• Elastomers and heated composites tailored for aerospace applications

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CAD software, simulation tools, and/or composites
• Experience with the design and development of aerospace systems, particularly Potable Water and Ice Protection systems
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to innovation
• Experience with all phases of the product lifecycle, from initial concept to certification and beyond

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

• 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
• holidays

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.