Student Programs Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

RTX • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • 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 This position will report to the Engineering Knowledge Management leader within engineering & technology, but also dotted line report to Human Resources. Candidate will provide support to the Student Programs Project Manager with planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating functional Business Unit student intern and co-op events and activities to achieve cost, schedule, and performance requirements. This role is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA What You Will Do: Provides project management support to help plan, coordinate and execute events within Mission Systems Engineering & Technology for the Student Program. Ensure engagement and coordination with Human Resources and Campus Programs. Support and drive key student program initiatives some examples include Human Resource projects, recruiting, student employee experience, on-boarding, along with performance management. Communication with customer and vendor interface and communication with various levels of leadership and organize and lead student employee events onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Collaborate with Human Resources, Employee Communications, Engineering and other groups to publicize and promote engineering programs. Skills developed: Coordination/Planning, Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Event Planning, Creative writing. What You Will Learn: Experience leading projects and working in a team environment Learn and develop project management by working with the leadership team Work hand in hand with the team to ensure onsite intern/coop event are successful for the Cedar Rapids location

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

Responsibilities

• Provides project management support to help plan, coordinate and execute events within Mission Systems Engineering & Technology for the Student Program.
• Ensure engagement and coordination with Human Resources and Campus Programs.
• Support and drive key student program initiatives some examples include Human Resource projects, recruiting, student employee experience, on-boarding, along with performance management.
• Communication with customer and vendor interface and communication with various levels of leadership and organize and lead student employee events onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Employee Communications, Engineering and other groups to publicize and promote engineering programs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees