Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles - Structures Engineering Co-Op (August 2027)

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.

S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems.

With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Immerse yourself in a Monday-Friday Co-Op session, that will run from July to December (it is expected students will take this time off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do: • Provide structural support to military or commercial engine components through all Product Development Phases. • Perform state-of-the-art ANSYS finite element analysis for stress, vibration, mission low cycle fatigue life, residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction, and optimization; stress testing and data reduction; production and in-service field investigations.

• Participate on multi-discipline integrated product teams as the structures focal, providing design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.

• Coordinate with others new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor. Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy.

• Document and present results to management and external customers. • Support quality initiatives for continuous improvement using Customer Oriented Results and • Excellence operating system (CORE) tools and support AS9100 efforts.

• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English. Qualifications You Must Have: • Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, Civil, Structural or Aerospace Engineering.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0. • Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer: • Strong mechanical aptitude to understand the interactions of complex assemblies and how to translate those interactions into sound analytical assumptions.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.

• Team oriented and cultural awareness. • Knowledge of software and programming languages: ANSYS, Workbench, APDL, MATLAB, VBA, Python, C++, MS Office, NX Teamcenter and SAP.

• The ability to craft clear communication and build positive relationships. Learn More & Apply Now! Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering is responsible for the design, development and in service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This position is classified: Hybrid. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on a regular basis with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

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

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.