Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, offers a full-time co-op in aerospace manufacturing and logistics. The program runs January through August, with mentorship, hands-on site support, and exposure to KPI reporting and data-driven operational support.

You will work onsite at Melbourne, FL, perform cost-reduction analyses, and support shop floor management and process improvements while developing leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM major and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate events, activities, and projects to deliver tailored value and impact KPIs.
• Identify drivers of cost and propose alternative solutions for cost reductions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and shop floor management strategies (visual management, cell design, material flow).
• Provide onsite support as an integral onsite team member.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Power BI

SQL

VBA Macros

Tableau

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-310 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 310 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Co-facilitate events, activities, and projects to deliver tailored value to our customers and positively impact KPIs.
• Identify drivers of cost and propose alternative solutions for cost reductions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects consistent with the RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) methodology.
• Support the implementation of shop floor management strategies, including but not limited to Visual Management, Cell Design, and Material Flow.
• Act as a culture champion and change agent.
• Provide onsite support.

What You Will Learn

• Gain the opportunity to experience aerospace manufacturing, logistics, and industrial engineering challenges.
• Learn to provide real-world support to site-wide manufacturing and logistics processes.
• Develop process improvement skills such as root cause analysis, KPI reporting, workflow optimization, and data-driven operational support.
• Be exposed to different levels of leadership while supporting materials engagements and projects.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with principles and techniques commonly used in electronics and lean manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel (including advanced formulas and data visualization) and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, Power BI, SQL, VBA Macros, and Tableau.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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.

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.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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. 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.

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.

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.