Display Systems Engineering Co-Op

About the Role

Join RTX and explore the world of aerospace and defense. Collaborate with industry leaders, work on complex problems, and advance your skills in a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

• Participate in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session running from May/June through December (students are expected to take a semester off from coursework).
• As an Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges. The team designs and develops dozens of unique displays for Commercial and Military Avionics, supporting the full avionics industry.
• Work with a team of engineers developing displays for commercial and military avionics applications.
• Tackle challenges and apply problem-solving skills in a hands-on environment.
• Create or implement changes to product design and development processes.

What You Will Learn

• Display and optical technologies
• Engineering design and process best practices
• Avionics and Aerospace industry standards

Qualifications You Must Have

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op.
• Experience working on collaborative projects and teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to read hardware schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Comfortable with C++ or Python.
• Experience with optics and optical measurements.
• Familiar with model-based engineering.
• Prior internship, co-op, or other work experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation eligibility.

Additional Information

This role is classified as Onsite. Employees in Onsite roles work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees. Commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's responsibility.

As part of our commitment to a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person at one of our office locations.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD, a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including 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 depend on the business unit and collective-bargaining agreements.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and company performance.

This role is U.S.-based. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. Factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans.