Chemical/Materials Engineering Co-op; Summer/Fall
Listed on 2026-09-07
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Materials Engineering, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Chemical/Material Summer & Fall Co-op At Collins Aerospace/RTX
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.
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
This role is onsite in Rockford, IL from May/June - December 2027.
What You Will Do:- You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
- You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met.
- You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings
- You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.
- You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
- You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics to validate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements.
- You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications.
- You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.
- Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
"Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects."
Qualifications We Prefer:- Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
- Currently enrolled with at least 30 credit hours earned to date toward a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. - Relocation Eligibility
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