About the role#
This co-op position is based on the Advanced Operations Engineering Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. You will work in a research and development lab focused on electronic assemblies for aerospace applications. The role involves improving materials and manufacturing processes before they move to production. You will work alongside senior engineers to support the development of ruggedized electronics. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring you to take the fall semester off.
What you'll do#
- Design experiments and build test vehicles for new technologies.
- Conduct environmental testing and perform failure analysis.
- Write technical white papers to document your findings.
- Create documentation for manufacturing procedures and testing.
- Help improve industry standards for building electronics.
- Optimize manufacturing processes through experimental design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Materials Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Active student status through the end of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Prior experience working in a lab environment.
- A background in root cause analysis.
- Completed coursework in metallurgy or polymers.
- Experience with technical writing.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This role is paid.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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