Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 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 seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op in the United States for a January–July/August session. You will join Collins Aerospace to merge classroom theory with hands‑on design and development of optical stacks and electronic packaging for avionics.

You will assist with CAD design, testing and analysis, and support factory, field, and customer issues across commercial and military avionics. This paid co‑op offers mentorship and real project exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, AutoDesk and/or Creo.
• Experience with cross‑functional teams and strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Mechanical Engineers in design, development, support and documentation of optical stacks and electronic packaging.
• CAD design and test, component analysis and troubleshooting of thermal performance.
• Support factory, field and customer related issues and participate in multiple engineering phases.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Autodesk

Creo

Job description

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 January – July/August (including the spring 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 be provided with the opportunity to broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering. The primary goal is to merge your theoretical knowledge gained in school with practical engineering applications. Our team is responsible for mechanical design support and mechanical development of dozens of unique display panels for Commercial and Military Avionics. Our team designs products that support the full avionics industry. Assist Mechanical Engineers in the design, development, support, and documentation associated with optical stacks and electronic packaging. This position offers the opportunity to expand the candidate's knowledge and skills of all phases of mechanical hardware design, including requirements capture, design, layout, test/verification, integration, and factory transition. Specific types of engineering‑related activities include CAD design and test, component analysis and troubleshooting of thermal performance. This position not only supports design engineers, but also plays a key role in supporting factory, field, and customer related issues.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, AutoDesk and/or Creo. Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint).
• Experience with ANSYS.
• 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.

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

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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 on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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.