Software Project Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) Onsite

UEC; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Relocation eligibility

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

UEC in Windsor, Colorado is offering a hands-on internship/co-op opportunity with Collins Aerospace engineering practices. You will work with the project engineering lead to drive the program forward and partner with engineering, test and manufacturing teams to support program execution.

The role emphasizes project tracking, root-cause analysis, and learning how requirements flow through design, test, and verification, including exposure to aerospace certification and design reviews.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an engineering degree and actively pursuing through internship/co‑op session.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in budgeting relevant to projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Engineering lead to move the program forward.
• Help track project tasks and follow up with team members for timely closure.
• Partner with engineering, test, and manufacturing to support program execution.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolve complex hardware‑software issues.
• Adopt Collins Aerospace processes and tools to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Pursuing engineering degree (Bachelor's or advanced)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work with the Project Engineering lead on the program to drive the program forward.
• Help track project tasks and follow up with team members to ensure timely closure.
• Partner with engineering, test, and manufacturing teams to support program execution.
• Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of complex hardware-software issues.
• Utilize Collins Aerospace processes and tools during product and software development to increase product quality and improve customer satisfaction.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in budgeting as it relates to projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $37,000 - $82,000 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Potential eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on performance and position level.
• Relocation eligibility.

Training & Development

• Work with an experienced team to learn best practices and Collins’ engineering processes for implementing embedded solutions.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies developed in‑house and by external vendors.
• Opportunity to improve engineering skills and ability to resolve complex problems.
• Learn how requirements flow through design, test, and verification.
• Exposure to aerospace certification, standards, or design reviews.