Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted

2026-09-14

Country

United States of America

Location

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern in the Mechanical Controls product line at Collins Aerospace, you will participate on a team to evaluate customer and subsystem hydraulic and/or pneumatic component requirements to generate compliant hardware designs for airframe and engine systems. Parts are designed to operate in fluid environments (fuel, oil, air), and function under challenging operating conditions. Designs are done by generating physics-based performance models (1D) and verified using CFD. Designs are also analyzed structurally using FEA. Candidate will work within an integrated team that includes Project Engineering, Dynamic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Drafting, and Structures. Qualifications You Must Have Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Must have a minimum of 45 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