Certification Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Certification Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace supports the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. The co-op works with structural and flammability certification teams over a two-semester session running May/June through December, including the Fall semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully participate in this full-time mentorship opportunity. The role provides hands-on opportunities to apply engineering knowledge and contribute to certification efforts. Working alongside experienced engineers, the co-op supports seat testing, documentation, preparation of Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages, and other certification team activities. The experience also provides exposure to FAA regulations, the certification process, integrated project teams, and a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
Have a minimum of 45 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
Be a U.S. Person as defined in the job posting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering projects or coursework.
Experience reviewing and approving technical drawings.
Experience working in cross-functional teams.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook.
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Support research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components.
Work with structural and flammability certification teams.
Support tasks related to seat testing and documentation.
Prepare Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages.
Support the certification team.