Project Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

 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.

As a Project Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will: Author Design and Project Engineering portions of bids & proposals for commercial seating Modifications and Upgrades (MAU) programs Perform design and packaging studies utilizing CAD to ensure fit, form and function of seating assemblies and aircraft seating layouts. Utilize AI and other optimization tools to optimize processes and ultimately reduce the average turnaround time for Engineering quotations. Operate within a team environment, working cross-functionally to provide input on design solutions and actively participating in design reviews. Perform design studies to validate project proposals and support development activities. Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for potential MAU programs to be included in bids & proposals. Summarize key metrics for Engineering quotations, including non-recurring Engineering hours, hard costs, and recurring kits that will be quotes to commercial airlines.

Mechanical Design: Enhance your ability to create designs that are efficient, reliable, and tailored for manufacturability and maintainability. CAD Proficiency: Develop expertise in using NX software to prepare and release precise mechanical designs. Bids & Proposals experience: Supporting the Sales and Business Development teams with drafting, checking, and releasing Engineering bids & proposals Material and Supplier Evaluation: Learn how to assess materials and parts and build strong communication skills for supplier collaboration.

Collaboration: Gain experience working in a cross-functional team environment, contributing to design solutions and participating in collaborative design reviews. Engineering Analysis: Strengthen your ability to perform detailed engineering calculations and support analytical designs through problem-solving. Validation Tools and Methodologies: Master the use of essential engineering tools such as prototype builds and DFMA to ensure robust and high-performing designs. Aerospace Applications: Develop an understanding of the unique challenges of aerospace engineering and how FAA requirements drive a variety of testing to replicate “real world scenarios” to ensure passenger safety.

You Must Have Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as Creo, SolidWorks, NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook) Experience managing projects and working on cross-functional teams A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session Prior RTX