Test & Validation Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and fabrication of electrical and/or mechanical test fixtures.
• Develop test artifacts including test plans, procedures, reports, and manuals.
• Build and fabricate product prototypes and hardware.
• Utilize laboratory/test equipment including universal testers, environmental chambers, vibration table, ovens, an icing wind tunnel, etc.
• Work as part of an integrated team and receive technical guidance/input from other engineers and technicians.
• Learn the function and details of components for ice protection, potable water systems, and specialty heated applications.
• Learn aerospace design and test standards and how they apply to ice protection, potable water systems, and specialty heated applications.
• Learn how MATLAB and LabVIEW are utilized in real world test setups to perform tests and collect test data.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract).

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major and be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, and CAD software such as AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Skills

• MATLAB
• LabVIEW
• CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor)
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and 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
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business unit results)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $37,000 USD – $82,000 USD.