Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); 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 invites talented students to join a full‑time Mechanical Engineering Co‑op with Collins Aerospace in the United States. You will work in Electric Power Systems, supporting generators and motors, engaging with customers, and participating in design-to-test activities across cradle-to-grave product work.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross‑functional teams, exposure to root cause analysis, and hands‑on experiences in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with MATLAB or Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and/or NX.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook).
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op running May/June‑December.
• Support Electric Power Generator and Motor product lines from design to testing and field support.
• Interact with customers on requirements, provide product design exposure, and support root cause evaluations.
• Assist with writing CRs, supporting tests and assemblies, and documenting reports.
• Travel opportunities may occur depending on the role.

Skills

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

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 May/June-December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). As a Mechanical Engineering Co‑op at Collins Aerospace, you will work with Electric Power Systems which designs, tests, and manufactures aircraft generators (Constant Freq, Variable Freq, High Voltage DC, and other generator types) and motors (Permanent Magnet, Induction, and other motor types). The Electrical Power Generator and Motors Department covers all activities and designs for you to support the product from cradle to grave related effort. You will be exposed to requirement discussions with the customer, product design experience, customer interaction, and product support along with Root Cause evaluation. Development and qualification testing is also supported in our group which you may have the chance to witness and support. Support the Electric Power Generator and Motor product lines in a variety of different ways. Interact with customers and provide support to them and their products in the field. Gain experience with the professional workplace support, interaction, responsibility etc. Travel opportunities may occur depending on what role you are supporting. Support team activities (writing CRs, supporting test, supporting assembly, writing reports and other documents).

What You Will Learn

Gain experience with the professional workplace support, interaction, responsibility etc. Generator product experience and manufacturing practices. Function and responsibility of the wider company activities. Understanding of the wider company products and their impact to air travel.

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with MATLAB or Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, and/or NX. Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer

• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook).
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience 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.

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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 onsite, hybrid or remote.

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.

• 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

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.

Salary

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

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.

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

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.