ChemicalMaterials Engineering Co-op (SummerFall 2027)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here: 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.

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This role is onsite in Rockford IL from May/June - December 2027.

What You Will Do:

As a Chemical/Material Summer & Fall Co-op at Collins Aerospace/RTX

• You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required.
• You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met.
• You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings
• You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities.
• You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics tovalidate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements.
• You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications.
• You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelors or Advanced degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience research coursework or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products.
• Currently enrolled with at least 30 credit hours earned to date toward a bachelors degree in chemistry chemical engineering materials science or related field from an accredited college or university.

What We Offer:

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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 attendselect 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 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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