Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

RTXRockford, IL
$37,000 - $82,000Onsite

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. Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January - July/August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

Requirements

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
  • Experience using analytical and developmental software such as MATLAB, CAD, NX, and/or AutoCAD
  • Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
  • A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams
  • Proficiency with presenting and writing documents

Responsibilities

  • Draft technical reports and compile information into PowerPoint, summaries, and work orders to use by other staff and management
  • Employ computer analysis methods to analyze or modify designs in compliance with regulations.
  • Conduct multiple experimental trials and tests on aircraft and aerospace systems & equipment.
  • Calculate mathematical models to assist with evaluating equipment
  • Conduct various tests on integrated systems as well as electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Develop models for engineering designs and methods
  • Apply knowledge of design tools and other principles to technical plans, blueprints, and drawings
  • Create/process Engineering Changes (ECs) to production drawings
  • Aid with investigations of potential non-conforming hardware, fault tree generator and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations
  • Handle technical data with discretion and confidentiality
  • Complete other tasks and responsibilities as needed

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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