Certification Engineering Co-op; Summer/Fall
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Date Posted
CountryUnited States of America
LocationUS-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190
Position Role TypeOnsite
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Security Clearance StatusNot 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.
WhatYou Will Do
Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June
- December(including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fullyengage with this working mentorship opportunity).
As a Certification Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, you 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 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 (May/June-December).
- During your co-op experience 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 Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
- 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.
Qualifications We Prefer- Experience with projects or coursework in Engineering
- Experience with reviewing and approving technical drawings
- Experience working in cross‑functional teams
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
- Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience
- 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…
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