Systems Engineering Spring 2027 Co-op, Richardson, TX (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is offering a Spring Co-op in Systems Engineering within the Strategic Defense Solutions group, based in Richardson, TX. You will work with experienced engineers on mission-critical communications systems for military platforms, gaining hands-on MBSE experience and mentorship from a dedicated team.

You’ll learn to apply SysML tools, participate in agile processes, and contribute to system requirements, design, and testing in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, or Sys).
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform in a cross-functional agile team.
• Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Creation, decomposition, and tracing requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.
• Work with a model-based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams.
• Perform integration and testing for these communications solutions.
• Support future bids and proposals providing new business opportunities.

Skills

Agile experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Magic Draw Cameo

Enterprise Architect

SysML

Job description

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. At Collins Aerospace, you’ll have the opportunity to work on mission-critical communication solutions that support national defense and strategic nuclear deterrence. As a Spring Co-op in Systems Engineering within Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS), you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems, develop your technical skills, and contribute to systems that help keep our nation safe. You’ll support the development and delivery of advanced communication solutions that address critical customer and mission needs. No prior industry experience is required—we’ll provide the training, tools, and mentorship you need to succeed. This role is based in Richardson, TX and offers an opportunity to learn from industry experts while gaining hands-on experience in aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Perform in a cross-functional agile team.
• Work in close coordination with a mentor using Collins Aerospace engineering processes.
• Creation, decomposition, and tracing requirements for communications systems on military platforms, both air and ground applications.
• Work with a model-based systems engineering application to create logical and physical design diagrams.
• Perform integration and testing for these communications solutions.
• Support future bids and proposals providing new business opportunities.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to very influential individuals within Mission Systems that will help advance your career.
• You will gain valuable experience in roles such as Model Based System Engineering.
• You will gain invaluable experience collaborating with our systems engineering experts, security and crypto certification specialists, customer base, and the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) engineering team, learning exactly what it takes to deliver a security hardened product while employing next-generation systems engineering tools and processes.
• Opportunity to practice the latest modeling tools and next-generation systems engineering processes.
• You can take flight to becoming knowledgeable in security hardened products with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field.
• We are growing, so can you!

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience in systems engineering to include capturing customer requirements, operations concept development, or deriving and tracing system and sub-system requirements.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools such as Magic Draw Cameo, Enterprise Architect, or similar resources using SysML.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and being part of highly integrated Agile teams working closely with multiple engineering development teams (SW, HW, Cyber, or Sys).
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with RTX systems, processes, and tools.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions.
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite such as Jira or Confluence.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

Values

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Salary

The salary range for this role is - . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for the following benefits:

• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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.