Mechanical Engineer Co-op; Spring/Summer; Onsite
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
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Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX
36:
Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, USA
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:
DoD Clearance:
Top Secret
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 Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Integrated Strategic Solutions (ISSE) engineering team is seeking summer interns for the 2026 year. Our Mechanical Engineer Co-Ops participate in the design, development, and test of electronic equipment and integration kits for communication systems on military aircraft and transportable platforms. You will learn to work closely with fellow Mechanical Engineers as well as Systems, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering staff to assure defined requirements are consistently met in all phases of a product’s lifecycle.
Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighter to be as effective as they can be in the realm of nuclear deterrence. Collins takes great pride in how our products are making our country safer, and we want you to join us if you’re as motivated and passionate about that mission as we are.
Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August 2026 (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity
This is an ONSITE position located in Richardson, TX.
What You Will Do:
- With technical supervision, apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
- Work with engineers and designers to produce models for components, parts, subassemblies, and assemblies.
- With technical oversight, execute tests for systems, subsystems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives.
- Communicate effectively in a cross-functional team.
- Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs.
- How to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.
- Documentation of development, analysis, and test data.
- Processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle.
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering (3rd year or greater preferred).
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
- Experience with Solidworks or similar 3D CAD software.
- Familiarity with ANSYS or other mechanical analysis software.
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…
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