Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)
About The Position
RTX is hiring a Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op for a full-time session running from January to July 2027, including the Spring semester. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to participate. The co-op is based onsite in Manchester, Iowa, where the student will work with Manufacturing Electrical Engineers, test technicians, production floor operators, and manufacturing support staff to address test, product flow, quality, ergonomic, and safety challenges in manufacturing and testing environments. The role provides hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, including analyzing test failures, resolving manufacturing defects and process challenges, supporting technical site initiatives, and improving manufacturing processes. The co-op also provides exposure to the design and manufacture of advanced electronic equipment, aerospace manufacturing systems and processes, managing project priorities, and the responsibilities and problem-solving work of a professional engineer.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field and continue enrollment through the co-op session.
- Have completed at least 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks modeling software.
- Skills in VBA or other scripting languages.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and testing electronic equipment.
- Understanding of schematics and PCB/PWB creation.
Responsibilities
- Collect and prepare data to analyze test failures, identify root causes, and support corrective actions.
- Resolve manufacturing defects and process challenges by identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Support or lead site support initiatives with a technical focus.
- Contribute to the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
