Certification Engineer Co-Op (Winter/Spring 2027)(Onsite)
About The Position
Reporting to the Certification Manager, the Certification Engineering Co-op will support the team responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products at Collins Aerospace meet and exceed the highest safety standards, empowering us to continue leading the industry. As part of your co-op experience, you’ll dive deep into the heart of aviation engineering, spearheading the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. You will work with both our structural and flammability certification teams over a two-semester time frame (January-July).
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suites.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in aerospace industry, particularly with aircraft interiors.
- At least 60 credit hours complete by the time the co-op starts.
- Experience in reviewing and approving technical drawings.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on opportunities to apply engineering knowledge and contribute directly to certification efforts.
- Work closely with experienced engineers and gain valuable insights into the aerospace industry’s regulatory landscape.
- Work on tasks related to seat testing, documentation, preparing Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages, and supporting the certification team.
- Learn about FAA regulations, the certification process, working as part of an integrated project team, and operating in a fast-paced environment.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
