Materials/Chemical Eng Co-op (Summer & Fall 2026)(Onsite) at Raytheon

Rockford, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

82000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Materials Characterization, Analytical Services, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Investigations, Project Management, Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Aerospace Material Drawings, Specification Requirements, Engineering Reports

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Date Posted: 2025-10-17 Country: United States of America Location: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 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. Collins Aerospace Materials & Process Engineering Department has an opening for a 2026 Chemical Engineering/Materials Science Engineering Summer (June start) and Fall (early to mid-December end) co-op. The role requires working with internal engineering customers and suppliers to assist with materials and process (M&P) evaluations. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing materials characterization, providing analytical services, conducting root cause and failure investigations, and working with external suppliers to ensure part quality. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation. What You Will Do: You will interpret specification requirements and communicate with Collins Operations sites and suppliers as required. You will evaluate hardware for compliance to an engineering drawing to ensure all material and special process related requirements are met. You will write Formal Engineering Reports to document findings You will do short term project management and collaboration with Collins engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges. What You Will Learn: You will learn training and skill development to support RRCA and process improvement activities. You will learn to apply knowledge learned through academics to validate hardware and/or process conforms to related specification requirements. You will learn to interpret aerospace material drawings and specifications. You will be trained to operate and interpret results from state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation. 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: Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products. Materials Science/Chemical Engineering major. Currently enrolled with at least 30 credits hours earned toward a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or related field from an accredited college or university. 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, 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. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. * 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 production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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 responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist with materials and process evaluations, perform materials characterization, and conduct root cause and failure investigations. They will also collaborate with engineering teams to solve materials and process challenges.