Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

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.  

The Mechanical Design Engineer Intern will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development,bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Design Engineering position that will also partner with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Program Management.

What You Will Do:

• Support through all phases of design including; bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, and production implementation.

• Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy

• Utilize UG/NX CAD software and facilitate the drafting department to produce standard, quality, and industry producible models/drawings

• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management

• Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval

• Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals

• Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan

• Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advancing towards a B.S. in Engineering, Aerospace or Mechanical preferred

• Student candidate must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and excellent communications skills to communicate technical issues and status in both written and oral form. 

• Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics.

• Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers

• 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,)

• Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience

• Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry

• Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design

• Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design

• Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices

• Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications

• Previous experience with FEA or Strength hand calculations

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. Must be a commutable distance to Colorado Springs, CO to work an onsite schedule. This position may be eligible for relocation.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.