Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite work

Job summary

RTX, in Colorado Springs, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to deliver engineering outputs through development and production phases. You will propose new technologies, review designs with customers, and support testing of ejection seat products, partnering with systems and test engineers.

Use UG/NX CAD and contribute to bid/proposals, with responsibilities across design and production readiness. This role is onsite in Colorado Springs with potential for cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and enrolled through the internship/session.
• Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing and initial production implementation.
• Propose new technology and create innovative design solutions; execute design reviews with customers.
• Utilize UG/NX CAD software and facilitate drafting to produce standard, quality models/drawings.
• Collaborate with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management.

Skills

CAD software (NX/SolidWorks/Catia/Creo

Education

Bachelors or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA

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

About the Role

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

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern position that will also partner with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Program Management.

Support through all phases of design including; bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, and production implementation. Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy.

Utilize UG/NX CAD software and facilitate the drafting department to produce standard, quality, and industry producible models/drawings. Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management.

Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval. Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals. Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan. Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies.

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 with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as NX, SolidWorks, Catia, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook).
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design.
• Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications or experience with FEA or Strength hand calculations.

What We Offer

We value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

About RTX

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.