Mechanical Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Colorado Springs, Colorado

In Person

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Responsibilities

The intern will provide engineering deliverables across all development phases for aircraft ejection seats, from conceptual design to production implementation. Responsibilities include creating innovative design solutions using CAD software and collaborating with systems and test engineering teams.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Mechanical or Aerospace. You have experience with CAD software, particularly UG/NX, and possess a strong understanding of mechanical principles. U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

UG/NX CAD

3D CAD

Enovia PLM

Dynamic Modeling

aerospace and defense industry

aircraft cockpit design

crew station design

escape system design

ejection seat design

crew systems design

machining

sheet metal design

composites design

aerospace specifications

military specifications

Continuous Improvement principles

design optimization

structural analysis

Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA

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.  

At Collins Aerospace, our Ejection Seating team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

The position will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Design Engineering position that will also partner with System Engineering, Test Engineering, and Program Management.

What You Will Do:

  • Support through all phases of design including: bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, and production implementation.
  • Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy
  • Utilize UG/NX CAD software and facilitate the drafting department to produce standard, quality, and industry producible models/drawings
  • Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management
  • Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval
  • Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals
  • Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications You Prefer:

  • Advancing towards a B.S. in Engineering, Aerospace or Mechanical preferred
  • 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,)
  • Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience
  • Experience with Dynamic Modeling practices: assembly relations, establishing mechanical movement & relationships, and/or simulations
  • Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
  • Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design
  • Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design
  • Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices
  • Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications
  • Proven use of Continuous Improvement principles and/or design optimization experience
  • Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

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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