Mechanical Engineering Intern; Summer

Position: Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Program Team (IPT) consisting of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. Your work can support development of next generation systems, design enhancements, upgrades for existing products, and transition to production efforts. Product areas can include circuit card assemblies, electronic packages, and reflector-type antennas for communications systems.

As a hardware team member, intern assignments can span the product development process and include:

• 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) modelling
• Electronics packaging with electrical component selection and evaluation
• Thermal, structural, or other analysis work
• Detailed design of components and assemblies
• Generation and update of drawings and documentation
• Procurement and production support
• Test and Evaluation

What You Will Learn

• Mechanical and hardware engineering processes
• Laboratory or production integration
• Resolution of hardware performance or design issues
• System qualification test and troubleshooting

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such as Solid Works, PTC Creo, Catia, NX, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, or equivalent

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with PTC CREO CAD tool
• Technical experience through prior internships, prior leadership experience and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
• Experience with the mechanical design and build process
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session

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

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…