Manufacturing Engineering Ops Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Employer description

Date Posted:

2026-11-05 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311 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

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.

What You Will Do:

Participate in a full-time co-op program running Monday through Friday from June to December (including the fall semester). This program requires students to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this hands-on learning opportunity.Enhance operator productivity by improving manufacturing processes.Design tooling to support manufacturing processes.Contribute to Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.Analyze manufacturing processes to identify cost reduction opportunities.Plan and design layouts for manufacturing processes and equipment. 

What You Will Learn:

Develop standard work procedures for production areas.Resolve production-related issues.Apply Six Sigma tools in a practical setting. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through the duration of the co-op.Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op program. 

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD. 

What We Offer:

At RTX, our values guide our actions, behaviors, and performance as we work towards a vision of a safer, more connected world. We value safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

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• 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.

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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