Repair Design Engineer Co-Op

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Co-Op Session

Immerse yourself in a Monday-Friday Co-Op session that will run from January to June. It is expected students will take this time off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Learn

• How to design Repair Processes while complying with Regulatory Agency's requirements.
• How to interpret and use documentation such as part drawings and inspections.
• How to identify part distress and select the appropriate repair method to return part to serviceable condition.

What You Will Do

• Research operating environments and functionality of components, interactions with mating parts and other design factors.
• Collaborate with other Repair Development Engineers (RDE) in the prototyping of new repairs, Source Demonstration, engage with audits as needed, and develop strategies which will return damaged parts back to service.
• Create technical documents that provide engineering requirements for repairs and provide routine status report to customer and management through various channels.
• Support investigations of engine field incidents leading to root cause and corrective actions, and support in the development of serviceable and repairable limits for engine part wear.
• Participate as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• A passion for learning about and pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in responding to new business challenges.

About the Team

Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering executes both military and commercial repair design and repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. This position is classified as Hybrid. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on a regular basis with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.