Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-09-11



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-150 ~ 150 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 150



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.



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.

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Design Engineering Intern to support our Commercial Aviation Seating & Furniture Group. As an intern you will get the opportunity to work on real-world problems and develop engineering solutions that will support our customers worldwide. Daily responsibilities will include assisting in research, root-cause analysis, corrective action development, prototyping and documentation of engineering solutions. In doing so, you will have the opportunity to develop professional skills, learn to use advanced engineering tools, and experience what a career in the commercial aviation industry can offer.

What You Will Do:

• Experience leading an engineering project from problem identification through deployment

• Experience using engineering tools (Teamcenter, NX CAD, 3D printing, Jira, etc.) to solve real-world problems

• General knowledge of the commercial aviation industry

• Improve your technical problem solving and project management skills

What You Will Learn:

• Learn how to apply your engineering skills to real-life problems

• Hands on mechanic experience with commercial aircraft seating products

• Learn how to design components in CAD to meet aerospace certification standards

• Learn to write technical documentation to accomplish modifications to certified aircraft products

• Develop the ability to present your work to a large audience at the management level

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Design Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Experience with CAD and parametric solid modeling.

• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

​*Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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

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

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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