Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-09-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

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 at RTX.

 

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will work with the Ice, Rain and Stall (IRS) Engineering team based in Burnsville, Minnesota. The team is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support continued growth within the product organization. In this high visibility role, the Mechanical Engineering Intern will be responsible for working on integrated product teams to develop new, advanced IRS products while also supporting existing products in production. The Mechanical Engineering Intern may be responsible for the mechanical portions in all phases of a development program from requirements development through design and verification testing. The Mechanical Engineering Intern will have access to a world class wind tunnel, environmental test lab, and forensics investigation lab to help our team continue delivering industry leading sensor solutions. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter capable of driving tasks and medium-size projects to completion on time and on budget.

• Support complex, multi-discipline integrated project teams.
• Work independently as well as in a small team environment.
• Generate design concepts in conformance with requirements and ensure that adequate trade studies and analyses are performed to arrive at optimum design configurations.
• Perform tolerance analyses on components and assemblies to ensure proper fit/function.
• Writing test requests, test plans, test procedures, and test reports.  
• Support design verification testing and coordinating efforts with the test department.
• Specify material joining methods and specifications where necessary (i.e. bolted joints, adhesives, brazing, etc.)
• Work in a lab environment to fabricate and assemble test fixtures and equipment.
• Work with the Global Engineering Center in India on technical design tasks.
• Perform root cause and corrective action tasks to solve problems.
• Interface with all other functional groups and departments as required in the development of the product design.
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) as well as International Trade Compliance (ITC) regulations and policies.

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Catia, and/or NX

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

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

 

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

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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 in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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