About the role#
As a Systems Engineering Co-op for the Fall 2027 term, you will join the Strategic Defense Solutions team at Collins Aerospace. This role focuses on mission-critical communication solutions for military platforms. You will work alongside experienced engineers to solve complex technical problems and contribute to systems that support national defense.
What you'll do#
- Perform as a member of a cross-functional agile team.
- Work in close coordination with a mentor to follow established engineering processes.
- Create, decompose, and trace requirements for air and ground communications systems.
- Use model-based systems engineering applications to build logical and physical design diagrams.
- Carry out integration and testing for various communication solutions.
- Provide support for future bids and business proposals.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Active enrollment throughout the duration of the co-op.
- At least 60 credit hours completed by the start date.
- An active and transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
- Experience with systems engineering, such as capturing customer requirements or developing operations concepts.
- Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering tools like Magic Draw Cameo or Enterprise Architect using SysML.
- Experience working within an Agile environment.
- Proficiency with the Atlassian Suite, including Jira and Confluence, is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Richardson, Texas.
- The role is full-time and on-site.
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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