Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Rockford, IL invites motivated engineering students for a mechanical/aerospace internship/co-op. You will draft technical reports, compile data into PowerPoint and support design analysis using MATLAB, CAD, NX, and AutoCAD, while enabling tests on aircraft systems.

Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and be enrolled through the internship.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience using analytical and developmental software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and/or AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Draft technical reports and compile information into PowerPoint, summaries, and work orders to use by other staff and management
• Employ computer analysis methods to analyze or modify designs in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct multiple experimental trials and tests on aircraft and aerospace systems & equipment.
• Calculate mathematical models to assist with evaluating equipment
• Conduct various tests on integrated systems as well as electrical and mechanical equipment
• Develop models for engineering designs and methods
• Apply knowledge of design tools and other principles to technical plans, blueprints, and drawings
• Create/process Engineering Changes (ECs) to production drawings
• Aid with investigations of potential non-conforming hardware, fault tree generator and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CAD

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Draft technical reports and compile information into PowerPoint, summaries, and work orders to use by other staff and management
• Employ computer analysis methods to analyze or modify designs in compliance with regulations.
• Conduct multiple experimental trials and tests on aircraft and aerospace systems & equipment.
• Calculate mathematical models to assist with evaluating equipment
• Conduct various tests on integrated systems as well as electrical and mechanical equipment
• Develop models for engineering designs and methods
• Apply knowledge of design tools and other principles to technical plans, blueprints, and drawings
• Create/process Engineering Changes (ECs) to production drawings
• Aid with investigations of potential non-conforming hardware, fault tree generator and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations
• Handle technical data with discretion and confidentiality
• Complete other tasks and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience using analytical and developmental software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and/or AutoCAD
• 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)
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
• Experience working on cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with presenting and writing documents

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days