Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Richardson, TX offers a Mechanical Engineering Co-op focused on design, development, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems for military aircraft and transportable platforms. You will work under supervision to build models and run tests on components and assemblies.

You will gain experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and finite element tools (ANSYS), analyze results, and communicate findings within a cross‑functional team, while aligning with safety and

Qualifications

• You must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ANSYS or other mechanical analysis software.
• Coursework or projects may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development and testing of mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to produce models for components, subassemblies and assemblies.
• Analyze test results and communicate findings within a cross-functional team.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will participate in the design, development, and test of electronic equipment and integration kits for communication systems on military aircraft and transportable platforms.

• With technical supervision, apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Work with engineers and designers to produce models for components, parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
• With technical oversight, execute tests for systems, subsystems, and components.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives.
• Communicate effectively in a cross-functional team.

What You Will Learn

Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs.

How to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.

Documentation of development, analysis, and test data.

Processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing 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.
• Experience with Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience with ANSYS or other mechanical analysis software.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer

• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.

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.

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.

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
• holidays

annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.

The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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.