Program Management Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-17

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:

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

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.  

Are you a student with a passion for driving strategic initiatives and fostering organizational success? The Electric Power Systems Program Management team is seeking a motivated and innovative intern to join us this summer. In this role, you will leverage your independent thinking and problem-solving skills to create impactful solutions, partnering with the organization seamlessly across four value streams. You will play a crucial role in supporting accountability for both tactical and strategic initiatives, while championing the adoption and application of standard processes and tools that ensure operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Develop Program production and sustainment business plans.
• Facilitate Program reviews to address budget adherence, risk assessments, earned value, and project schedules.
• Lead Program manager development related events aligned with senior leadership vision and objectives.
• Rotate through different Program meetings to gain exposure to programs and enhance cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Learn:

• Strategic Leadership Development: Hands-on experience orchestrating strategy and goal-setting initiatives, while driving accountability across a dynamic organization.
• Analytical and Data Management Expertise: Sharpen your skills in data collection, reporting, and analytics by managing tools like Risk & Opportunity Databases, Control Tower data, and organizational metrics to support strategic business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Enhance your facilitation and communication skills by working closely with senior leadership, Operations, Engineering, Contracts, Business Development (BD), and other key stakeholders. Gain practical experience in managing budgets, supporting key meetings, and contributing to high-impact initiatives.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior internship or experience in program management, project management, strategy consulting, or a related field
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or industrial sectors.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira).

Learn More and Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all pr