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Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

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Cedar Rapids, USA
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  • 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.

What you will Do

  • 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).
  • As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you will be provided with the opportunity to broaden your background with a practical approach to engineering. The primary goal is to merge your theoretical knowledge gained in school with practical engineering applications. Our team is responsible for mechanical design support and mechanical development of dozens of unique display panels for Commercial and Military Avionics. Our team designs products that support the full avionics industry.
  • Assist Mechanical Engineers in the design, development, support, and documentation associated with optical stacks and electronic packaging.
  • This position offers the opportunity to expand the candidate's knowledge and skills of all phases of mechanical hardware design, including requirements capture, design, layout, test/verification, integration, and factory transition.
  • Specific types of engineering-related activities include CAD design and test, component analysis and troubleshooting of thermal performance.
  • This position not only supports design engineers, but also plays a key role in supporting factory, field, and customer related issues.
  • Qualifications You Must Have
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
  • Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Siemens NX, AutoDesk and/or Creo
  • Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
  • Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
  • Experience with ANSYS
  • Experience 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
  • What We Offer
  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligibility
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  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
  • RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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