Mechanical Engineering Co-op; Winter

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

United States of America

Onsite

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

None/Not Required

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.

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).

• Perform assignments requiring the use and application of moderate to complex mechanical engineering principles and techniques as well as daily interaction with our 3D printer acting as print manager
• Develop designs, create and modify documentation, support production with mechanical analysis and troubleshooting
• Contribute to the success of a cross-functional team to develop solutions to production and field-testing problems. This could include initial design, prototyping, and environment testing solutions.
• Interact with Operations Support responding to documentation and design updates needed to support production.
• Develop a system for coordinating, tracking, and planning 3D printer operation, maintenance, and productivity. Will be responsible for understanding and showcasing the value that rapid prototyping brings to our organization as well as developing and reinforcing best practices to be used in other sites.

• How to communicate design changes through redlines and engineering change orders
• Mechanical design practices for fixturing design
• 3D printer operation and maintenance
• How to organize tasks from many customers, varying in complexity
• Develop proficiency in test system architecture, design requirements, system integration, and design validation

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related 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 NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 45 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

• Experience with mechanical engineering design and analysis
• Experience working in a team environment where there may be gaps in information that require research
• Experience with 3D modelling, printing, and mechanical design experience
• Experience in typical fabrication processes (CNC, welding, sheet metal fab, additive, etc.)
• Experience in creation of robust documentation of machined and fabricated components and exposure and understanding of GD&T principles

• 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process…