Systems Engineering Summer Intern- Onsite

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to join the Windsor Locks, CT team. The role provides systems engineering support across assigned programs, reporting to a Systems Integration Manager.

Responsibilities include developing engine control system requirements, analyses, integration, and verification activities. You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external customers, supporting validation, testing, and RCCA-driven problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced STEM degree and enrolled through the internship.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.
• Experience may be obtained via on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Active or eligible to obtain DoD Secret clearance (preferred).
• Aerospace engineering internship or coop experience (preferred).
• Experience with gas turbine engines, aircraft systems, or similar (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DOORS/DXL, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola, SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo (preferred).
• Understanding of system controls, dynamics modeling, verification and validation (preferred).
• Strong communication & teamwork skills; experience presenting (preferred).
• Strong analytical capability; ability to think at the system level (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Perform control system analyses to support requirements development and verification activities for engine control system products.
• Integrate engine control system components and subsystems.
• Coordinate requirements and verification plans across multidisciplinary teams within Collins and with external customers.
• Support the validation and verification of product requirements through analysis, development testing, and acceptance/qualification/certification testing.
• Analyze engine parameter data, support RCCA investigations and identify issues to IPT resolution.

Skills

Systems engineering

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced STEM degree

60 credit hours minimum

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola

DOORS/DXL

SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Date Posted

2026-09-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

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

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

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer Intern to work in Windsor Locks, CT. This position reports to a Systems Integration Manager and is responsible for providing systems engineering support across assigned programs.

• Develop, manage, and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Perform control system analyses to support requirements development and verification activities for engine control system products.
• Integrate engine control system components and subsystems.
• Coordinate requirements and verification plans across multidisciplinary teams within Collins and with external customers.
• Support the validation and verification of product requirements through analysis, development testing, and acceptance/qualification/certification testing
• Analyze engine parameter data, support investigations using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and identify issues down to the component level for resolution by the responsible Integrated Project Team (IPT).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEMP) 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 may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active or eligible to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Aerospace engineering internship, coop, and/or school project team experience
• Experience with gas turbine engines, aircraft systems, or comparable systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DOORS/DXL, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola, and SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo
• Understanding of system controls, dynamics modeling, verification, and validation
• Strong communication & teamwork skills; experience presenting
• Strong analytical capability; ability to think at the system level

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

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.

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