Production Support Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-09-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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

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 fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).​

• Daily Support of the Engine Center shop floor at PW Engine Assembly & Test in Middletown, CT.
• Provide substantiated technical evaluations and disposition for defective components, drawing from both Collins and Pratt & Whitney blueprint requirements and production and field limits.
• Provide Engineering Disposition within QN’s created in the PW system.
• Provide on-site support at the engine center for failure investigations and Product Recall investigations for Collins components.
• Use RTX CORE Techniques to drive comprehensive investigations into product non-quality events and support Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) as needed.
• Research Supplier Specs and processes to approve or substantiate rework or repair of hardware.
• Support rework or repair operations onsite as necessary.
• Coordinate retrieval, and review, of the engine test data in support of faults received.
• Create PowerPoint presentations updating customer on status of investigations
• Attend review meetings held by Collins, Suppliers and Customers
• Distribute status updates to Collins teams.

What You Will Learn

• How to provide daily engineering support within a fast‑paced Engine Assembly & Test environment
• Gaining hands‑on experience with shop floor operations.
• How to perform and submit technical evaluations of defective components using Collins and Pratt & Whitney design requirements, production limits, and field limits.
• How to support on‑site failure investigations and contribute to Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• How to research supplier specifications and manufacturing processes to properly disposition hardware defects
• Collaboration / communication skills to support operations on the shop floor
• How to retrieve, interpret, and analyze engine test data in support of fault investigations.
• How to develop clear, professional PowerPoint presentations to communicate investigation status to customers.
• How to participate effectively in review meetings with Collins teams, suppliers, and customers.
• How to create and distribute concise technical status updates to internal teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 30 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 Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience managing projects and working on cross-functional teams
• Experience with presenting information to internal and external stakeholders
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
• Experience with SAP

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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