Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; 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 is offering an internship/co-op centered on mechanical design and packaging of electronics used in aerospace applications. You will develop models and drawings, support build activities, and work with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

This role emphasizes CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/Creo/Catia) and hands-on experience with engineering drawings, GD&T knowledge is a plus, and a strong desire to learn across all phases of development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in creating and modifying mechanical designs while supporting build activities, systems integration, and qualification testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Create and modify mechanical designs to meet project requirements.
• Support build activities, ensuring designs are implemented correctly.
• Assist with systems integration and qualification testing processes.
• Utilize engineering drawings and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply knowledge of CAD tools to develop models and drawings.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Unclear skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

60 hours of credit

Tools

Unigraphics NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Catia

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 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

• Play a vital role in creating and modifying mechanical designs while supporting build activities, systems integration, and qualification testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
• Create and modify mechanical designs to meet project requirements.
• Support build activities, ensuring designs are implemented correctly.
• Assist with systems integration and qualification testing processes.
• Utilize engineering drawings and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply knowledge of CAD tools such as Unigraphics NX or similar software to develop models and drawings.
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure project success.

What You Will Learn

This position offers the opportunity to expand the candidate’s knowledge and skills of all phases of mechanical packaging of electronics design and development for Communication and Data Link products used in ground, shipboard and airborne applications. This position not only supports design engineers, but also plays a key role in supporting factory, field, and customer related issues.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Unigraphics NX or similar computer aided design (CAD) tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, and/or Autodesk.
• Must have a minimum of 60 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.

We Prefer

• Experience with engineering drawings
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with mechanical fabrication methods
• 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.

• 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

Relocation Eligibility

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.

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.