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

RTX Corporation • Melbourne, FL • 2h ago

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-310 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 310

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.

The Industrial Engineer Co-op will work at the RTX, Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, FL. This position is for an Industrial, Mechanical, Process Engineering student interested in gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing. The selected candidate will work in a cross-functional team that applies manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills that is willing to learn and has the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do *

Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January - August (it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

Improve operator productivity through improvement in manufacturing processes

Design tooling to aid in manufacturing process

Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and product

Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, Waste Reduction, and Flow Improvements.

Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunity

Plans and designs layout for manufacturing processes and equipment

What You Will Learn

Learn how to Develop Standard work for production area

Learn how to resolve production issues.

Learn how to utilize Six Sigma tools

Learn how to conduct root cause analysis

Qualifications You Must Have *

Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co-op session.

Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

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 ensure the role @type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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.

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