Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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.  

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Integrated Strategic Solutions (ISSE) engineering team is seeking summer interns for the 2026 year. Our Mechanical Engineering Interns participate in the design, development, and test of electronic equipment and integration kits for communication systems on military aircraft and transportable platforms. You will learn to work closely with fellow Mechanical Engineers as well as Systems, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering staff to assure defined requirements are consistently met in all phases of a product’s lifecycle.  

  

Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighter to be as effective as they can be in the realm of nuclear deterrence. Collins takes great pride in how our products are making our country safer, and we want you to join us if you’re as motivated and passionate about that mission as we are.  

  

This is an ONSITE position located in Richardson, TX.  

  

What You Will Do:  

• With technical supervision, apply research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems. 

• Work with engineers and designers to produce models for components, parts, subassemblies, and assemblies. 

• With technical oversight, execute tests for systems, subsystems, and components. Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives. 

• Communicate effectively in a cross-functional team. 

  

What You Will Learn: 

• Collaboration in a multi-disciplinary team to create successful designs. 

• How to follow appropriate design, safety, and qualification standards in development programs.  

• Documentation of development, analysis, and test data. 

• Processes associated with the various phases of the product development cycle. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering (3rd year or greater preferred). 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security cleara