Factory Modernization Marketing Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX's Cedar Rapids, IA facility offers a Marketing Communications Co-op position within the Avionics Smart Manufacturing team. The role focuses on learning internal marketing and visualization design, collaborating with engineers to leverage Industry 4.0 tech for better production processes.

The position develops and executes internal marketing strategies, manages digital communications, and supports publication production, with opportunities to work on campaigns and video marketing.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related major and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with Lean principles and concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement communication programs.
• Support Marketing in graphic representations of products and campaigns.
• Conduct research to inform advertising campaigns and organize information.
• Analyze proofs and correct design to maintain visual integrity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Marketing

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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 Marketing Communications Co‑op position will work with the Avionics Smart Manufacturing team in the Cedar Rapids, IA facility. This position is for a Marketing student interested in learning internal marketing and visualization design principles. If selected, the employee will work directly with Smart Manufacturing leadership and engineers to become familiar with Industry 4.0 technologies and state of the art manufacturing techniques used to improve the production process. Responsible for the development and execution of internal marketing strategies and campaigns. Manages digital communications, including video marketing, and the production and dissemination of technical publications.

What You Will Do:

• You will design, develop and implement communication programs
• You will provide support to Marketing in conceptualizing and designing graphic representations of products and creative campaigns.
• You will conduct research, gather and organize information to inform and support advertising campaigns
• Analyzes preliminary and final proofs; corrects errors, where needed, to ensure consistent design integrity

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn how to utilizes a variety of media and communication channels including print, digital / electronic.
• You will learn about the IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and how it is used to optimize existing manufacturing processes.
• You will learn how to communicate and work with a variety of departments, growing your communication and marketing skills.
• You will learn how new manufacturing support tools are created and deployed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with Lean principles and concepts.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

Incentive Compensation Programs

• annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs
• 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.