Industrial Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX invites motivated Industrial or Mechanical Engineering students to join our Melbourne, FL facility as an Industrial Engineer Co-op for Summer and Fall 2026. You will work in a cross-functional team applying manufacturing concepts to promote improvements and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include improving operator productivity, designing tooling, supporting Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and analyzing processes for cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in a full-time co-op session (May/June–December).
• Improve operator productivity through manufacturing process improvements.
• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing processes.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, waste reduction, and flow improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunities.
• Plan and design layout for manufacturing processes and equipment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Education

Bachelors in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311

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.

The Industrial Engineer Co-op will work at the Melbourne, FL facility for the Summer and Fall semesters of 2026. This position is for an Industrial, Mechanical, Process Engineering student interested in gaining hands‑on experience in manufacturing. The selected candidate will work in a cross‑functional team that applies manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills that is willing to learn and has the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session, that will run May/June‑December (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Improve operator productivity through improvement in manufacturing processes
• Design tooling to aid in manufacturing process
• Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, Waste Reduction, and Flow Improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunity
• Plans and designs layout for manufacturing processes and equipment

What You Will Learn:

• Learn how to Develop Standard work for production area
• Learn how to resolve production issues.
• Learn how to utilize Six Sigma tools

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co‑op session.
• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD

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
• This position is eligible for relocation.

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 attendselect 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 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.