Technical Writer Co-Op (Puerto Rico)

RTX • Aguadilla, PR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Global Technical Solutions in Puerto Rico is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented CO-OP student to support our Technical Publications team. This role provides hands-on experience in technical writing, documentation development, and aerospace/defense publication standards. The CO-OP student will work under the guidance of experienced Technical Writers and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help transform complex engineering information into clear, user-friendly technical documentation. This position is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Technical Writing, English, Communications, Information Systems, or related fields, who are interested in gaining real-world experience in a regulated, high-technology environment. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

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

• Coursework related to technical writing, documentation, or engineering fundamentals.
• Familiarity with technical manuals, schematics, or structured documentation.
• Interest in aerospace, defense, or advanced technology industries.
• Basic knowledge of documentation standards or controlled documents (academic exposure acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching, analyzing, and organizing engineering and technical source data for use in manuals and technical publications.
• Support the development and revision of technical documents for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, senior technical writers, and other SMEs to gather and clarify technical information.
• Help review engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and software/hardware documentation under supervision.
• Apply established documentation standards, templates, and procedures to ensure quality and consistency.
• Participate in document reviews and incorporate feedback from team members and stakeholders.
• Assist with preparing outlines, updates, and basic project tracking information.
• Learn and apply industry documentation standards and best practices (e.g., Simplified Technical English, ATA, S1000D, where applicable).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern