Leadership Development Program - Operations, Cross Functional Track (Starts June 2027)

Prattwhitney; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Arlington, VA, offers a rotational leadership development program to cultivate future operations leaders through varied assignments across the enterprise.

You will receive training, mentoring, and hands-on experience across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, with relocation to multiple U.S. sites as part of the next cohort beginning mid-2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or STEM (must be obtained by start date).
• Willing to relocate to RTX locations across the U.S. for multiple 8-month rotations.
• Experience using data analytics/visualization tools (SQL/Power BI/Tableau/MATLAB).
• Experience presenting technical/operational data to stakeholders or leading student teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete rotational assignments across U.S. locations with new facilities and teams.
• Work in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality or Materials Management.
• Support production, procurement, or planning activities in various roles.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to drive continuous improvement and resiliency.
• Lead projects and supervise frontline teams; participate in leadership training.

Skills

leadership

analytical skills

data analytics

communication

continuous improvement

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or STEM

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

MATLAB

Job description

Job Posting Details

Date Posted: 2026-08-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, 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.

What You Will Do

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our rotational leadership development program provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and frontline, hands-on experience that expands your business acumen and sharpens your functional expertise. This fast-paced path prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations and supply chain organization. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete multiple rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational teams.
• Execute core duties within key functional areas, which may include Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or Materials Management.
• Support day-to-day production, procurement, or planning activities in roles such as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operations Engineer, Procurement Associate, Materials Planner, Production Supervisor, or Project Leader.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure supply chain resiliency.
• Stretch your capabilities by leading projects, managing material flow, or supervising frontline production teams to solve real-world operational challenges.
• Actively participate in programmatic leadership training, professional development cohorts, and mentorship opportunities with senior RTX leaders.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month assignments.
• Demonstrated experience using at least one or more data analytics or visualization tool (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or MATLAB).
• Demonstrated experience presenting/communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers OR holding a designated leadership/coordinator role within a student organization, design team (e.g., Formula SAE), or project group.
• Experience using continuous improvement fundamentals such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping or other related and relevant tools.

We Prefer

• Previous experience as an intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).
• Strong self-motivation and a team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, whether through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate manufacturing or logistics concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.

What We Offer

• Robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
• Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training.
• Upon program completion, LDP graduates possess a solid platform of skills & experiences to launch a successful RTX career & receive continued mentorship.

The salary range for this role is 59,000 USD - 139,000 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.

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.