Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U. S. Citizen, U.

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Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

• U.
• S.
• citizenship is required, as only U.
• S.
• citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
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 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.
• This role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with manufacturing engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations.
• Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation.
• If you're passionate about Industrial Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Support manufacturing processes, including equipment, floor layouts, work sequences, work instructions, procedures, and workflows.
• Conduct studies on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems.
• Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, collaborating with design teams to incorporate changes that eliminate risks.
• Manage moderately sized projects or processes.
• Independently resolve problems that are complex and challenging.
• Develop tactical plans to address day-to-day challenges effectively.
• Travel occasionally to local Iowa regional sites as required.

What You Will Learn

During your time in this role, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness, including:

• Gaining expertise as an industrial engineer supporting various high-frequency communication radios and circuit board manufacturing processes.
• Developing proficiency in engineering tools used in the build and test of Datalinks radios, including SAP, engineering drawings, change control boards, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, PDM, and others.
• Acquiring experience with standard work tools and processes.
• Exploring significant growth and development opportunities to advance into other roles.
• Building strong communication and collaboration skills, which are essential for success in this role.
• Developing leadership skills through hands-on experience.
• Accessing on-the-job training and professional development opportunities to further your career.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Currently pursuing a BS-level STEM degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, or a similar engineering program through the duration of the co-op session.

Qualifications

We Prefer:

• Previous co-op or internship experience in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

At RTX we value

Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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. 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.

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