Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Windsor Locks (CT); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern in the Mechanical Controls product line. You will join a team to evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic component requirements to generate compliant hardware designs for airframe and engine systems.

Parts are designed to operate in fluid environments and verified using CFD, with structural analysis via FEA. You will work with Project Engineering, Dynamic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Drafting, and Structures in an integrated

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic component requirements to generate compliant hardware designs for airframe and engine systems.
• Designs created using 1D physics-based models and verified with CFD; analyzed with FEA.
• Collaborate within an integrated team including Project Engineering, Dynamic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Drafting, and Structures.

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

UG NX

Catia

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CFD tools (StarCCM+)

FEA tools (ANSYS/ABAQUS)

Additive manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern in the Mechanical Controls product line at Collins Aerospace, you will participate on a team to evaluate customer and subsystem hydraulic and/or pneumatic component requirements to generate compliant hardware designs for airframe and engine systems. Parts are designed to operate in fluid environments (fuel, oil, air), and function under challenging operating conditions. Designs are done by generating physics-based performance models (1D) and verified using CFD. Designs are also analyzed structurally using FEA. Candidate will work within an integrated team that includes Project Engineering, Dynamic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Drafting, and Structures.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as UG NX, Catia, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent
• Experience in CFD tools such as StarCCM+ and/or in FEA tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, or equivalent
• Experience with additive manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• 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.

Benefits

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 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.

Relocation Eligibility

Relocation Eligibility

Hybrid

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Security Information

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.

Compensation

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.

Location Information

This role is a U.S.-based role.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,