Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT07: S&IS (AIS) - Cheshire Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT, 06410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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. 

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for process engineering and problem-solving? Collins invites you to join our dynamic team at our Cheshire, CT facility! In this role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless production of our cutting-edge electromechanical products.

As a key member of our team, you'll dive into the heart of our manufacturing process, tackling complex technical challenges head-on. Your expertise will be crucial in maintainingoptimal production yields by troubleshooting, evaluating, and swiftly resolving any issues affecting processes, tooling, materials, or equipment.

But that's not all. You'll also play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes. From assisting in the design and development of new processes for products entering full-rate production to seamlessly transitioning innovative designs into efficient production realities, your contributions will directly impact our success.

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

What You Will Do:

Support and Optimize manufacturing processes in multiple production areas as:

Troubleshoot and solve production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
Develop and support tooling for existing and new products.
SAP Work Order, Routing, and BOM management.
Maintain and Enhance process documentation to current and new process change Configurations.
Continuously drive improvement in areas of yield, quality cost, schedule, and productivity applying quality tools such as Six Sigma, ACE, etc.

What You Will Learn:

Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation systems and other various engineering disciplines.
Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education.
Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering Science.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Preferably Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical engineering disciplines.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Software such as MS Word, MS Excel/Macro, MS PPT, etc.
Displays education experience with computer software languages such as C, C+, C++, Phyton, etc.
Related Mechanical/Electrical Process Engineering School project exposure/participation.
Demonstrate knowledge of Six Sigma principles.

Learn More & 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.

This position may be eligible for relocation.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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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