Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Schedules

Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX—Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL—seeks a Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Co-op for a full-time, Monday–Friday internship. It runs January through July/August, with students taking a semester off from coursework to engage fully with this mentorship opportunity.

You will document fluid schematics, contribute to mechanical test equipment design, and track budgets and schedules while working across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 45 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.

Responsibilities

• Document fluid schematics and specifications to construct, relocate, and install test stands, test equipment, and facilities infrastructure.
• Contribute to teams designing mechanical test equipment, components, and systems for MPC power conversion, transmission, and distribution products.
• Participate in peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems.
• Track orders, costs, and due dates to update budgets and spending profiles.
• Conduct/Coordinate/Participate in Project Status reviews with team and other stakeholders.
• Work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team ensuring work is completed on-time, within quality standards, per specifications and contracts, and within budget constraints.
• Support test equipment estimation activities including test stand/equipment costs and schedules.
• Development and documentation of performance, design, calibration, and maintenance requirements for test stands.

Skills

Mech. engineering concepts

Data acquisition & control

Rotating equipment

Hydraulic & fluid circuits

AutoCAD / NX drafting tools

Education

Bachelors/Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

Job description

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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

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 Test Equipment Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will:

• Document fluid schematics and specifications to construct, relocate, and install test stands, test equipment, and facilities infrastructure.
• Contribute to teams designing mechanical test equipment, components, and systems for MPC (Mechanical Power Conversion) power generation, transmission, and distribution products.
• Participate in peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems.
• Track orders, costs, and due dates to update budgets and spending profiles.
• Conduct/Coordinate/Participate in Project Status reviews with team and other stakeholders.
• Work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team ensuring work is completed on-time, within quality standards, per specifications and contracts, and within budget constraints.
• Support test equipment estimation activities including test stand/equipment costs and schedules.
• Development and documentation of performance, design, calibration, and maintenance requirements for test stands.

What You Will Learn

• Fluid dynamics
• Equipment design
• Project estimation and management
• A wide variety of engineering roles including mechanical, electrical, quality, manufacturing, and industrial

Qualifications

Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Must have a minimum of 45 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.

We Prefer

• Experience or coursework in mechanical engineering concepts
• Data acquisition and control hardware and software experience
• Mechanical rotating equipment (motors, gearboxes, or equivalent)
• Experience with hydraulic and fluid circuits
• Use of drafting tools such as AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent

Salary

Salary range: 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

Benefits

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
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.