About the role#
This co-op position offers the opportunity to join a team of engineers working on advanced manufacturing projects within the aerospace and defense sector. You will take ownership of specific project tasks, manage your time and resources, and work toward defined goals and milestones.
What you'll do#
- Plan and implement automation capital projects.
- Research, evaluate, and test new technologies to improve shop floor quality and productivity.
- Provide engineering guidance to optimize equipment use and manufacturing techniques.
- Integrate automation solutions into existing factory systems.
- Implement Smart Factory technologies and add digital data acquisition to legacy test equipment.
- Analyze manufacturing data and build dashboards to display metrics for operations teams.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours before the start of the session.
- A solid understanding of engineering principles.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Lean principles, and concepts.
- Experience using design software like SolidWorks or Siemens NX.
- Experience delivering presentations.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
Preferred qualifications include a 3.0 GPA or higher and experience with control systems or coding languages like Ignition, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or Ladder Logic. We also value familiarity with robotics certifications, data acquisition equipment like cDAQ or PLCs, 3D modeling, laser cutting, and vision systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 or Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
How to get in at RTX
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