Aerospace Quality Assurance Co‑op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

RTX offers an internship/co-op oriented role in the US, focused on Quality Engineering in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will assist in data collection, quality inspections, and First Article Inspection, while learning from engineers and production teams.

This position emphasizes documentation, process control, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering-related degree, familiar with MS Office tools, and eager to gain hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Technology, or related field and through the completion of the co-op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Exposure to manufacturing or lab environments through school projects, prior internships, or coursework.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts such as First Article Inspection (FAI), nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, and process control.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection, Quality Assurance, and First Article Inspection (FAI) teams in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing quality data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts, including documentation review, verification of specifications, and coordination with engineering and production teams.
• Conduct process walk-throughs, documentation checks, and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities under the guidance of Quality Engineers.
• Collaborate with inspectors and manufacturing personnel to resolve nonconformances and support process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation, revision, and control of quality documentation, including work instructions, checklists, and inspection reports.

Education

Engineering

Manufacturing

Aerospace

Industrial Technology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

RTX offers an internship/co-op oriented role in the US, focused on Quality Engineering in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will assist in data collection, quality inspections, and First Article Inspection, while learning from engineers and production teams.

This position emphasizes documentation, process control, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates are pursuing an engineering-related degree, familiar with MS Office tools, and eager to gain hands-on experience in