Electrical (Test & Validation) Engineer Co-Op (Summer & Fall 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. Collins Aerospace, Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an Electrical Engineer Summer and Fall 2026 Co-op. The candidate would need to be able to take the fall semester off. The candidate will be responsible for developing test equipment and test setups for development and production of aircraft power generation components. The Test Equipment group supports both test facilities and programs through the entire life cycle of development to production. This is a job that always has a new challenge as Collins Aerospace continues to invent the future of aircraft electric power systems. The candidate must be an analytical thinker and be adept at design, build, and checkout of test setups. The candidate must have experience working with instrumentation, data recording, and design of electrical systems and harnesses. This position will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels through the development of new Test Equipment and the support of Production Test Equipment. The ideal candidate will be a creative member of the team who will assist in developing the vision for upgrading our test equipment to the latest technology. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. 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

• Exposure and or experience with circuit design, wiring harnesses, etc.
• Ability to work with test operators to modify and setup test equipment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Hands-on experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• You will provide Electrical Test Setup support and do Electrical Test Setup Troubleshooting.
• You will work with Test Operators to coordinate Test Setups and will be collecting Test Performance Data.
• You will assist in Facility upgrade projects.
• You will assist in design of Test Stand Safety Interlocks.
• You will create electrical schematics to document designs.

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