Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is offering a Mechanical Design Engineering Internship in Winston‑Salem, NC. You will design mechanical components, prepare NX drawings, and evaluate materials for new designs.

You’ll work in a cross‑functional team, participate in design reviews, and perform calculations to validate concepts. Candidates should be pursuing a STEM degree and have CAD experience with CREO, NX, SolidWorks or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a STEM field and enrolled through the internship/co-op period.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prepare, modify, and release NX drawings to ensure fit, form, and function of designs.
• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team and participate in design reviews.
• Perform design studies to validate proposals and support development activities.
• Conduct engineering calculations to size and validate components.
• Utilize DFMA to validate and optimize design content.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Education

STEM degree pursuit

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Catia

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Job description

Location

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Date Posted

2026-09-10

Country

United States of America

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 certain necessary systems.

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

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will:

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Prepare, modify, and release CAD (NX) drawings to ensure the fit, form, and function of mechanical designs.
• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs.
• Operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews.
• Perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities.
• Conduct engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components, solving design problems and validating analytical designs.
• Utilize engineering tools such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to validate and optimize design content.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced Mechanical Design: Enhance your ability to create designs that are efficient, reliable, and tailored for manufacturability and maintainability.
• CAD Proficiency: Develop expertise in using NX software to prepare and release precise mechanical designs.
• Material and Supplier Evaluation: Learn how to assess materials and parts and build strong communication skills for supplier collaboration.
• Team Collaboration: Gain experience working in a cross‑functional team environment, contributing to design solutions and participating in collaborative design reviews.
• Engineering Analysis: Strengthen your ability to perform detailed engineering calculations and support analytical designs through problem‑solving.
• Validation Tools and Methodologies: Master the use of essential engineering tools such as prototype builds and DFMA to ensure robust and high‑performing designs.
• Aerospace Applications: Develop an understanding of the unique challenges of aerospace engineering and how FAA requirements drive a variety of testing to replicate “real world scenarios” to ensure passenger safety.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience managing projects and working on cross‑functional teams
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session
• 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• 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.