Product Safety Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Product Safety Co-op to join the Commercial Systems Safety Engineering team. This full-time, Monday-Friday position runs May/June–December and offers hands-on mentorship in safety assessment for aerospace products.

You will learn safety processes, support engineering teams, and help develop automation tools while collaborating across disciplines. This internship emphasizes practical learning and industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical, Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Minimum of 60 credits by start of internship/co-op; on-track to complete program.
• Experience with MATLAB and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply civil safety assessment processes on commercial aircraft and products at different development stages.
• Support safety analysis teams by managing design data for aviation electronics.
• Develop automation tools/macros to improve engineering efficiency.
• Assist Safety Engineers with requirements management and analysis documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major

Tools

MATLAB

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Access

Job description

About the role

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 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

Immense 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 Product Safety Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will join our Commercial Systems Safety Engineering team in Burnsville, MN.

• Learn and implement the civil safety assessment process on a variety of commercial aircraft and products at different stages of development, requiring quick learning and implementing new skills with every project.
• Support safety analysis engineering teams through managing common design data on a variety of aviation electronic equipment.
• Develop automation tools and macros to improve efficiency of engineering teams.
• Assist Safety Engineers with requirements management.
• Assist Safety Engineers with analysis documentation.

What You Will Learn

Experience- Industry specifics/ insights, practical/ hands on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technology in the industry. The detailed operation of existing aircraft platforms (i.e., Boeing 777x and 787) Continuous learning and innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with teams and departments, broadening skill sets and knowledge base. Networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts, attending conferences, expand professional network.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credits by the start of the internship / co-op session Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer

• Experience with Systems Engineering principles
• Experience with MATLAB
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint) and Microsoft Access 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.

Salary and Benefits

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.

• 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.
• 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.

Other Information

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

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.

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.