Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Rockford, IL

1d • $37,000 - $82,000 • 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. At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This role is for an Electrical Engineering Intern. This role will be onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation. What You Will Do: You will support the design and development of electronic controls and printed wiring board assemblies used in electric systems for military and commercial aircraft. You will work on design preparation in accordance with applicable specifications, customer requirements and standard work practices; interfaces with various functional groups to coordinate design and engineering documentation releases, development testing, qualification testing, and entry into service. You will collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs. You will learn how to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs. You will learn to provide documentation of development, analysis, and test data. You will learn processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle. What You Will Learn: You will learn to and support design and development of electronic controls and printed wiring board assemblies used in electric systems for military and commercial aircraft. You will learn the principles and techniques of electrical/electronic engineering to ensure design preparation is in accordance with applicable specifications, customer requirements and standard work practices; interfaces with various functional groups to coordinate design and engineering documentation releases, development testing, qualification testing, and entry into service. Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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

• Electrical Engineering major or similar.

Responsibilities

• You will support the design and development of electronic controls and printed wiring board assemblies used in electric systems for military and commercial aircraft.
• You will work on design preparation in accordance with applicable specifications, customer requirements and standard work practices; interfaces with various functional groups to coordinate design and engineering documentation releases, development testing, qualification testing, and entry into service.
• You will collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs.
• You will learn how to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
• You will learn to provide documentation of development, analysis, and test data.
• You will learn processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees