Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)
About The Position
Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January- May/June (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). As a Mechanical Design Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will assist throughout the entire lifecycle of aerospace components, from conceptual design through to certification and ongoing product support. Your expertise will be pivotal in crafting advanced solutions for: Water heaters and freeze protection systems High-performance water tanks and heated tubes Precision-engineered valves, faucets, and drain masts Pneumatic valves and de-icers for ice protection Elastomers and heated composites tailored for aerospace applications
Requirements
- Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CAD software, simulation tools, and/or composites
- Experience with the design and development of aerospace systems, particularly Potable Water and Ice Protection systems
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to innovation
- Experience with all phases of the product lifecycle, from initial concept to certification and beyond
Responsibilities
- Assist throughout the entire lifecycle of aerospace components, from conceptual design through to certification and ongoing product support.
- Craft advanced solutions for water heaters and freeze protection systems.
- Develop high-performance water tanks and heated tubes.
- Engineer precision valves, faucets, and drain masts.
- Work on pneumatic valves and de-icers for ice protection.
- Contribute to the development of elastomers and heated composites tailored for aerospace applications.
Benefits
- 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
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
