Systems Engineering Intern

Date Posted:

2026-11-12

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

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.

As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will contribute to developing solutions within a multi-disciplined team for the Ice, Rain, and Stall product families at Collins Aerospace. Your work will support the design, testing, and documentation of systems that drive innovation and reliability in aerospace technology. Key responsibilities include:

 

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop solutions for product families.
• Capturing requirements and contributing to the design of new projects.
• Supporting the creation of technical documentation and requirements management.
• Assisting in verification and validation testing processes.
• Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support project tasks.
• Learning and applying systems engineering processes and methodologies.
• Participating in the development of standards and processes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engaging in problem-solving to address technical challenges.

What You Will Learn

• As part of this internship, you will gain valuable experience in:
• Systems engineering development processes and methodologies.
• Industry practices for requirements management and technical documentation.
• Collaboration with cross-discipline engineering teams.
• Problem-solving techniques for addressing technical challenges.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) majorand 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 using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to contribute to technical documentation and requirements management tasks.
• Coursework or project experience related to systems engineering or a similar field.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with MatLab and Simulink for modeling and simulation tasks.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama or Polarion.

What We Offer

 

• 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

 

 

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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