Operational Excellence Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Annapolis, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
Are you passionate about improving how things work? Do you enjoy turning complexity into clarity? As an Operational Excellence Intern, you’ll work at the center of the Connected Aviation business, helping streamline processes, support integration initiatives, and drive measurable improvements across teams. This is a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact while gaining exposure to cutting edge aviation company.
You won’t just observe—you’ll analyze, improve, and help implement solutions that make the organization faster, smarter, and more efficient

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management,
• Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office products

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives using our CORE Customer Oriented Results and Excellence Methodology which includes continuous improvement principles across our business processes
• Assist with integration activities, including process mapping, standardization, and alignment across teams or systems
• Analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend data-driven solutions
• Participate in cross-functional workshops, and improvement projects

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees