Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace internship offers hands-on experience in the Air Data Sensors design team. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern you will contribute to integrating sensor packaging, prototype build/testing, design for manufacturing, and documentation while working on advanced air data sensors.

You will support Design Engineers in CAD design, thermal analysis, material science, system testing, data collection, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the internship/co-op.
• Experience with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Onshape, or NX (on-the-job, coursework, or projects).
• MATLAB and engineering drawings are a plus.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical CAD design, thermal analysis, material science, system testing, data collection, and analyzing test data.
• Support Design Engineers in areas listed above.
• Participate in design decision making and lab prototype testing.
• Work within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams to execute projects on plan.
• Access to world-class labs and wind tunnel facilities to support sensor development.

Skills

Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD design experience

Data collection & analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Onshape

NX

Job description

Job Details

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG 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

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 Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will work in the Air Data Sensors (ADS) design team and be responsible for working on integrated product teams to develop new, advanced air data sensors products while also supporting existing products in production. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will be part of an integrated research and development team focused on developing new sensor technology. The intern should have a broad interest in the field of engineering. You will be engaged in new and existing product design, including but not limited to the design of sensor packaging, prototype build/test activities, design for manufacturing, and documentation.

Provide support to Design Engineers in areas such as:

• mechanical CAD design
• thermal analysis
• material science
• system testing
• data collection
• analyzing test data

Participate in design decision making and lab prototype testing.

Work fluidly within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams executing projects according to plan.

You will have access to a world class wind tunnel, environmental test lab, and forensics investigation lab to help our team continue delivering industry leading air data solutions.

The intern engineer should be a highly motivated self-starter capable of driving tasks and small projects to completion on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Onshape, and/or NX Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Qualifications We Prefer Experience with MATLAB and engineering drawings.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook).
• 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.

Onsite Role Definition

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

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

Benefits

• 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.

Eligibility and Locations

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 Employer

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.

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