Project Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

RTX•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•$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. As a Project Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will: Author Design and Project Engineering portions of bids & proposals for commercial seating Modifications and Upgrades (MAU) programs Perform design and packaging studies utilizing CAD to ensure fit, form and function of seating assemblies and aircraft seating layouts. Utilize AI and other optimization tools to optimize processes and ultimately reduce the average turnaround time for Engineering quotations. Operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews. Perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities. Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for potential MAU programs to be included in bids & proposals. Summarize key metrics for Engineering quotations, including non-recurring Engineering hours, hard costs, and recurring kits that will be quotes to commercial airlines.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
Experience managing projects and working on cross-functional teams
A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

Responsibilities

Author Design and Project Engineering portions of bids & proposals for commercial seating Modifications and Upgrades (MAU) programs
Perform design and packaging studies utilizing CAD to ensure fit, form and function of seating assemblies and aircraft seating layouts.
Utilize AI and other optimization tools to optimize processes and ultimately reduce the average turnaround time for Engineering quotations.
Operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews.
Perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities.
Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for potential MAU programs to be included in bids & proposals.
Summarize key metrics for Engineering quotations, including non-recurring Engineering hours, hard costs, and recurring kits that will be quotes to commercial airlines.