About the role#
This is a full-time Mechanical Engineering Co-op position for the Winter 2027 term. You will join the Air Data Sensors design team to help develop new sensor products and maintain existing ones. This role requires you to work on-site in Burnsville, Minnesota, from January through July or August. You will collaborate with integrated product teams and participate in research and development for new sensor technology.
What you'll do#
- Support design engineers with mechanical CAD design, thermal analysis, and material science tasks.
- Assist with prototype builds, system testing, data collection, and test-data analysis.
- Participate in design decision-making and lab prototype testing.
- Work with cross-functional teams to complete projects according to established plans.
- Manage specific tasks and small projects to meet schedule and budget requirements.
- Contribute to sensor packaging, design for manufacturing, and technical documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- Enrollment status maintained through the completion of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Experience with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, Onshape, or NX.
- Proficiency in MATLAB is preferred.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings and the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the session is preferred.
- Prior experience with RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through July/August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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