01818091 Co-Op: Spring 2026 - Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

This position is for a Co-op position in the Composites team of Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) organization. ASE develops innovative repair solutions to observed & predicted distress on components for all P&W jet engines in order to economically return the engine to service.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run April through June (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Part of a multi-discipline Integrated Product Team [IPT] to establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and meet the quality requirements of the Original Engineering Manufactured [OEM] parts.
• Assist in researching operating environments, functionality of components, their interactions with mating parts, and develop repair strategies which will return damaged parts back to service.
• Assist in creating technical documents that will provide engineering requirements for repairs, including a high level sequence of operations forming the basis for manufacturing operation sheets.
• Participate in the prototyping of new repairs as needed.

What You Will Learn

• Engineering Co-ops at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.
• Our co-op program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Siemens NX or equivalent 3D modeling software
• Available for multiple terms including April – June and October- December

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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 responsib