Aerospace Manufacturing Co-op - Spring/Summer 2027

RTX; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking an eager Mechanical/Industrial Engineering student for an internship/co-op and potential full-time role. You will work on cargo system manufacturing, supporting plans, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a team of experienced engineers to apply your CAD skills, learn manufacturing processes, and contribute to building safe, high‑quality aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment at RTX Jamestown facility.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM major through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Earned a minimum of 60 credit hours prior to the start of the internship/co-op session.
• Basic experience with MS Office and CAD software.
• Relevant experience obtained through on-the-job training, research, coursework, or projects.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person/Permanent Resident ("Green Card" holder).

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing plans for cargo system details and assemblies, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, processing, painting, and mechanical/electro-mechanical assembly.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers, troubleshoot production issues, and resolve process problems.
• Create Illustrated Standard Work Combination Sheets (ISWCS) for cargo system assemblies.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement events to enhance production flow, standard work, cycle time, EHS, 5S, and point-of-use efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and tasks assigned by Manufacturing Engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

MS Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Tools

NX

Catia

AutoCAD

CREO

Job description

RTX in the United States is seeking an eager Mechanical/Industrial Engineering student for an internship/co-op and potential full-time role. You will work on cargo system manufacturing, supporting plans, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Join a team of experienced engineers to apply your CAD skills, learn manufacturing processes, and contribute to building safe, high‑quality aerospace hardware in a fast-paced environment at RTX Jamestown facility.