Structural Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

RTX; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is offering a full-time co-op in the Landing Gear Stress Department in Haltom City, TX. The program runs January through July/August, spanning the spring term, with hands-on duties under close supervision of experienced engineers.

You will perform static and fatigue stress analyses, apply FEA methods, review non-conforming parts, and help update configurations. The role requires pursuing a relevant engineering degree and credits, plus experience with CAD/FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and enrolled through the internship/co‑op.
• Minimum of 60 hours of credits by the start of the internship/co‑op.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and fatigue stress analysis using classical techniques.
• Conduct static and fatigue stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based techniques.
• Assist engineers with evaluations of non‑conforming parts.
• Update stress analyses to reflect current configurations.
• Write and compile stress analyses reports.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.

Skills

Statics

Dynamics

Mechanics of Materials

FEA (ANSYS/Abaqus)

CATIA V5

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CATIA V5

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-HALTOM CITY-4630 ~ 4630 N Beach St ~ BEACH Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January- July/August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). As a Structural Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will join our Collins Landing Gear Stress Department as a Co-Op and gain hands‑on experience in structural engineering. You will work closely with experienced engineers to evaluate landing gear components and their ability to withstand aircraft operating loading conditions. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge while contributing to real‑world projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform static and fatigue stress analysis using classical techniques.
• Conduct static and fatigue stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) based techniques.
• Assist engineers with evaluations of non‑conforming parts.
• Update stress analyses to reflect current configurations.
• Write and compile stress analysis reports.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Completed engineering coursework in Statics, Dynamics, and/or Mechanics of Materials.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint).
• Experience with FEA software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
• Experience with drawing software such as CATIA V5.

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.

What We Offer

• 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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position 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.

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.