Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)
About The Position
As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op in Collins Aerospace’s Displays, Controls, Computing & Networking department, you will work with hardware and systems engineers to support new and existing products. Projects may include cockpit displays and control panels, servos for control surface actuation, and other avionics equipment that enables aircraft connectivity. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday co-op session running May/June through December, including the fall semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in the working mentorship opportunity. The role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and remain actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Experience with 3D parametric modeling in computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as NX, SolidWorks, Catia, Creo, or equivalent.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with thermodynamics.
- Experience with manufacturing methods and limitations, such as sheet metal fabrication, machining, casting, or plastic molding.
Responsibilities
- Investigate production issues, including developing and implementing solutions.
- Support thermal and/or vibration testing of products to ensure survivability or improve products.
- Support in-service avionics hardware failure investigations.
- Facilitate the build of prototype assemblies for testing.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
