Pump Engineering Coop SummerFall 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking aMechanical/ Aerospace STEM student for a full-time co-op focused on Fuel and Oil pump design. You will support CFD analyses, assist with RCCA, and respond to field failures, with on-site collaboration from June to December.

You will work with engineers to translate drawings, manage supplier inquiries, and help drive design improvements while gaining real-world experience in aerospace propulsion systems. A strong foundation in analytical tools and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced STEM degree (Mechanical, Aerospace) and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience using analytical software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Engage in a full-time co-op from June–December, Monday–Friday.
• Provide engineering support and ownership for Fuel and Oil pump designs.
• Support lead design engineers with CFD analyses for new pump designs.
• Lead RCCA efforts to identify causes and mitigation plans.
• Provide customer support for field failure investigations.
• Process change requests and resolve supplier information requests.

Skills

Analytical software usage

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace STEM

Tools

MATLAB

CAD

NX

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

None/Not Required

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.

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, and Innovation.

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.

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.

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.