Certification Engineer Co-Op; Winter​/Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here.

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None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
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 orting to the Certification Manager, the Certification Engineering Co-op will support the team responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process for commercial aircraft seats and seating components.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products at Collins Aerospace meet and exceed the highest safety standards, empowering us to continue leading the industry. As part of your co-op experience, you’ll dive deep into the heart of aviation engineering, spearheading the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. You will work with both our structural and flammability certification teams over a two-semester time frame (January-July).

As a Certification Co-op at Collins Aerospace/RTX, You will have hands‑on opportunities to apply your engineering knowledge and contribute directly to our certification efforts. You will work closely with experienced engineers and gain valuable insights into the aerospace industry’s regulatory landscape, working on tasks related to seat testing, documentation, preparing Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages, and supporting the certification team. You will also learn about FAA regulations, the certification process, working as part of an integrated project team, and operating in a fast‑paced environment.

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites.
• "Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects."

• Prior experience in aerospace industry, particularly with aircraft interiors.
• At least 60 credit hours complete by the time the co‑op starts.
• Experience in reviewing and approving technical drawings.

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

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