Leadership Development Program - Operations, Cross Functional Track (Starts June 2027)

RTX•Arlington, VA

1d•$59,000 - $139,000•Onsite

About The Position

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our rotational leadership development program provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and frontline, hands-on experience that expands your business acumen and sharpens your functional expertise. This fast-paced path prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations and supply chain organization. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date.
Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month assignments
Demonstrated experience using at least one or more data analytics or visualization tool (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or MATLAB)
Demonstrated experience presenting/communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers OR holding a designated leadership/coordinator role within a student organization, design team (e.g., Formula SAE), or project group
Experience using continuous improvement fundamentals such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping or other related and relevant tools

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).
Strong self-motivation and a team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, whether through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate manufacturing or logistics concepts to cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.

Responsibilities

Complete multiple rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational teams.
Execute core duties within key functional areas, which may include Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or Materials Management.
Support day-to-day production, procurement, or planning activities in roles such as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operations Engineer, Procurement Associate, Materials Planner, Production Supervisor, or Project Leader.
Partner with cross-functional groups to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure supply chain resiliency.
Stretch your capabilities by leading projects, managing material flow, or supervising frontline production teams to solve real-world operational challenges.
Actively participate in programmatic leadership training, professional development cohorts, and mentorship opportunities with senior RTX leaders.