Test (Design) Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNC36: Avionics Airport Rd 4000 Airport Rd , Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

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. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/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. 

In this position you will be responsible for creation of test documentation, test fixturing and setup, and execution of testing that ensure our fire protection products meet the requirements for our commercial and military customers’ aircraft environment.  The applicant will work closely with other test engineers and design engineers in our onsite engineering lab to learn how to perform these activities for qualification testing and testing that supports our operations teams.  Through this interaction with other teams, you will get to know about the Fire Protection Systems business and encounter many of our fire protection products, including control cards, flame detectors, smoke detectors, linear overheat/fire sensors, and fire extinguishers. This role is onsite, in Wilson, NC. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will support Test Engineers in setting up and executing environmental qualification testing related to DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• You will write test result reports.
• You will work with the engineers and technicians to resolve issues that come up during test
• You will learn about fire protection systems and how they are tested.
• You will support operations in periodic product testing.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the basics of environmental test engineering / documentation.
• You will learn how DO-160 typically applies to fire protection systems. 
• You will learn how to operate test equipment such as thermal chambers and vibration tables.
• You will learn how test engineering interacts with the rest of design engineering and other parts of the business.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in systems, electrical or mechanical engineering.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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