Test & Validation Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

RTX; Uniontown (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX invites students to join its internship program in Uniontown, OH, for hands-on experience in designing and fabricating electrical and mechanical test fixtures, prototypes, and associated test artifacts. You will work in a collaborative engineering environment under experienced professionals, applying MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD tools to real-world aerospace challenges.

You will learn about ice protection and potable water systems, and how industry standards apply to test setups, while

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD software such as AutoCAD and Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Support design and fabrication of electrical and/or mechanical test fixtures.
• Develop test artifacts including test plans, procedures, reports, and manuals.
• Build and fabricate product prototypes and hardware.
• Utilize laboratory/test equipment including universal testers, environmental chambers, vibration table, ovens, icing wind tunnel.
• Work as part of an integrated team and receive guidance from engineers and technicians.

Skills

Mechanical

Aerospace

MATLAB

LabVIEW

CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor)

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-28Country:United States of America

Location:US-OH-UNIONTOWN-1555 ~ 1555 Corporate Woods Pkwy ~ CORP WOODS

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 RequiredAre 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:

• You will support the design and fabrication of electrical and/or mechanical test fixtures.

• You will develop test artifacts including test plans, procedures, reports, and manuals.

• You will build and fabricate product prototypes and hardware.

• You will utilize laboratory/test equipment including universal testers, environmental chambers, vibration table, ovens, an icing wind tunnel, etc.

• You will work as part of an integrated team and receive technical guidance/input from other engineers and technicians.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the function and details of components for ice protection, potable water systems, and specialty heated applications.

• You will learn aerospace design and test standards and how they apply to ice protection, potable water systems, and specialty heated applications.

• You will learn how MATLAB and LabVIEW are utilized in real world test setups to perform tests and collect test data.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD software such as AutoCAD and Inventor.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms