Structural Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

RTX•Haltom City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace is a full-time, Monday–Friday co-op session running from January through July/August 2027, including the Spring semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this working mentorship opportunity. The co-op is based in the Collins Landing Gear Stress Department in Haltom City, Texas, and provides hands-on experience evaluating landing gear components and their ability to withstand aircraft operating loads. Co-ops work with experienced engineers and contribute to real-world projects. The role requires a U.S. Person. No security clearance is required. The position is primarily onsite.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through completion of the co-op session.
Must have at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Completed engineering coursework in Statics, Dynamics, and/or Mechanics of Materials.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
Experience with FEA software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
Experience with drawing software such as CATIA V5.

Responsibilities

Perform static and fatigue stress analysis using classical techniques.
Conduct static and fatigue stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques.
Assist engineers with evaluations of non-conforming parts.
Update stress analyses to reflect current configurations.
Write and compile stress analysis reports.
Collaborate with the team to ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions