Pump Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is offering a full-time onsite co-op in Rockford, IL, focused on Fuel and Oil pump development and production support. You will work with design engineers, perform CFD analyses, and contribute to root-cause corrective actions for pump programs.

The role is ideal for Mechanical or Aerospace students who are pursuing a degree and are eager to gain hands-on experience with CAD/CFD tools while supporting field investigations and supplier communications.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Experience using analytical and development software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering support and ownership for the Fuel and Oil pump product line in support of new development pump design efforts and production/fielded pump programs.
• Support lead design engineers in performance of CFD analysis in support of new pump designs and field investigations.
• Lead RCCA efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction.
• Provide customer support for Field Failure investigations.
• Resolve SRIs by providing clarifications and processing Change Requests (CRs).

Skills

MATLAB

CAD

NX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 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

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:

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run 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).
• Provide Engineering support and ownership for the Fuel and Oil pump product line in support of new development pump design efforts and production/fielded pump programs
• Support lead design engineers in performance of CFD analysis in support of new pump designs and field investigations
• Lead Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans for issues affecting pump program productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction
• Provide customer support for Field Failure investigations
• Resolve Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs) by providing clarifications and processing Change Requests (CRs)

What You Will Learn:

• Manage piece part supplier transitions
• Pursue cost saving opportunities to maximize project profitability.
• Consolidate and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project.
• Support Quality investigations as necessary when piece-part issues affect product deliveries.
• Verify internal processes are being executed to reduce probability of engineering turn backs.
• Read and interpret drawings, provide mark ups, and coordinate drawing changes.

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 using analytical and developmental software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and/or AutoCAD
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with mechanical hardware is preferred
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

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
• Innovation

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.

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.

Job Classification

This position is classified as: 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

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 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.

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.