Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are hiring for an Intern Design Engineer in Winston Salem, NC within the Aftermarket Seating group for the Summer of 2026. As a Design Engineer, the candidate will be responsible for performing design studies and devising solutions for technical problems by applying technical principles and concepts along with a multi-disciplinary approach. This position is onsite, in Winston Salem, NC. This role may be eligible for relocation.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the design of mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with the Teamcenter product lifecycle management system.
• Experience using the NX modeling software or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• You will design mechanical components and assemblies with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• You will prepare, modify, and release CAD (NX) drawings to ensure the fit, form, and function of mechanical designs.
• You will evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs.
• You will operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews.
• You will perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities.
• You will conduct engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components, solving design problems and validating analytical designs.
• You will utilize engineering tools such as Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to validate and optimize design content.

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, and holidays.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED