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Materials Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2025) - Military Veterans

at RTX

Date Posted:

2024-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HPR01: Collins Puerto Rico- Aguadilla Road 110 North Km 28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Looking for an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Aerospace industry while finishing your degree? Consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace, where we’re working side-by-side with customers on exciting industry possibilities. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities and broad expertise, we’re crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military and defense aviation.

Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum, powerful exposure to leadership at all levels, tailored career growth and more! At Collins, we’re redefining aerospace and we’re just getting started. Come soar with us.

This is a seven-month CO-OP beginning January 2025 (Spring/Summer Session) or June 2025 (Summer/Fall Session) and the work will be completed at our Aguadilla, Puerto Rico site. Candidate must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment.

What You Will Do


  • Gains knowledge of analyzes, research, designs, and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems

  • Performs material analyses that include, but are not limited to, systems and subsystems, and definition and requirement specifications

  • Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications and processes.

  • Add to the department and team by suggesting continuous improvements/optimization value adds.

  • Observe processes, conduct research, and find ways to increase efficiency

Qualifications You Must Have


  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Chemistry or Mechanical or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.

  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer


  • Experience working Manufacturing process, materials, regulations is a plus.

  • Pro-efficient in Siemens NX, Visio, Solidworks, Python is a plus.

  • Experience interacting with Mechanical/Electrical Computer Aided Design Resources (MCAD and ECAD) is a value.

  • Experience working with Teamcenter and/or SAP is a plus.

  • Knowledge and Experience working Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

  • We value the knowledge in different analysis like fungus, fluids, structures, etc.

  • Programming knowledge on Python, or MATLAB is a value

  • Knowledge in metals, structures, polymers and composites and regulations is a big value.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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RTX is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.

  • Collins Aerospace Specializes in advanced structures, avionics, connected aviation solutions, interiors, mission systems, and power and control systems that serve customers across the commercial, regional, business aviation and defense sectors.
  • Pratt & Whitney Designs, manufactures and services the world's most advanced aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems for commercial, military and business aircraft.
  • Raytheon Creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible. Specializes in integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics and effectors.

At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. Our military veterans work across all disciplines, lead our businesses, engineer our products and manage our supply chain. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join us. This is the moment your next mission begins.

Apply now at careers.RTX.com

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