Hot Section Engineering - Design Engineer Co-Op (January 2027) (Hybrid)

RTX • Aguadilla, PR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Design Engineer Co-Op will join Hot Section Engineering at RTX’s Aguadilla, Puerto Rico location for a Monday–Friday co-op session running from January through June 2027. Students are expected to take time away from coursework to participate fully. The position is hybrid, with three days onsite and two days remote according to the manager’s assigned schedule. Applicants must reside in Puerto Rico when employment begins; relocation is not offered.

The role contributes to the design of major components and functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and products using computer-aided design and engineering systems. It also provides analytical support during design, manufacturing, and field support phases, including disposition of quality non-conformances for new parts and supplier requests for information. English proficiency is required when communicating with customers, coworkers, or supervisors who speak only English.

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for design, development, technology maturation, and in-service support for diffuser cases, combustors, turbines, military augmenters, nozzles, and associated fuel systems across military, commercial, and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Its technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability, and Product Definition.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen; the position may require access to systems or tools restricted to U.S. citizens.
• Reside in Puerto Rico when employment begins; relocation is not offered.
• Be able to read, write, and speak English when communicating with English-only customers, coworkers, or supervisors.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in responding to new business challenges.
• Eagerness to learn, contribute a fresh perspective, and share knowledge with others.

Responsibilities

• Design major components or portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and products using computer design and engineering systems.
• Investigate design considerations including ease of manufacture, material and equipment availability, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-to-weight efficiency, contractual specifications, and cost.
• Provide analytical support through design phases, production manufacturing, and field support services.
• Analyze and disposition quality non-conformances for new parts and supplier requests for information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed