Leadership Development Program – Operations, Quality Engineering Track (Starts June 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX Corporation’s Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) – Quality Engineering Track offers engineers an accelerated path with three 8‑month rotations across U.S. locations.

You will engage in frontline shop-floor tasks, drive quality improvements, and participate in regulatory and customer‑facing activities to ensure product integrity. The program emphasizes data analytics, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration, with mentorship and hands‑on engineering experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM major.
• Willing and able to relocate to RTX locations across the United States for three 8‑month rotations.
• Experience with data analysis and discrete event simulation tools (Excel pivot tables/macros, Minitab, PowerBI, Simio, FlexSim, MATLAB).
• Experience with continuous improvement tools (8D, CAPA, FMEA, VSM, Kaizen, 5S).
• ABET/ACB accredited STEM GPA preferred and strong communication/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 8‑month rotations across U.S. locations, adapting to facilities and quality teams.
• Perform core engineering tasks and milestones in quality disciplines (Operations, Supplier, Regulatory, Customer/Program).
• Lead frontline shop-floor activities to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Support audits, escape investigations, root-cause analysis, and process improvement across production and labs.

Skills

Excel pivot & VBA

Minitab

PowerBI

Simio

FlexSim

MATLAB

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

ABET STEM degree

Tools

Excel

Minitab

PowerBI

Simio

FlexSim

MATLAB

Job description

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 185,000 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, VA.

What You Will Do

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your engineering career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP)-Quality Engineering Track 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 engineering experience directly on our manufacturing shop floors. This fast‑paced path expands your business acumen, sharpens your technical expertise, and prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational quality teams. Execute core engineering duties and technical milestones within one or more specialized quality disciplines, including Operations Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance, Escape Management, Continuous Improvement, and Customer/Program Quality. Participate in frontline, hands‑on shop floor assignments to identify, analyze, and resolve technical quality challenges. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and drive performance, process safety, and product quality improvements across production environments and development labs. Support regulatory compliance audits, escape management investigations, and root‑cause analysis to ensure product integrity and minimize operational risk. Leverage engineering and data analytics tools to optimize quality planning, evaluate operational metrics, and eliminate process waste.

Qualifications

You Must Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial 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 program assignments. Experience using data analysis and discrete event simulation tools—such as advanced Excel (including pivot tables and macros/VBA), Minitab, PowerBI, Simio, FlexSim, or MATLAB. Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies and core quality tools, such as 8D structured problem solving, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plans, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, or 5S implementation frameworks or other relevant methods and tools. Relevant internship/co‑op or work experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations quality, production environment or related experience. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. We Prefer Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from an ABET-accredited institution. Clear, honest, and proactive communication style with the capability to contribute constructively to cross‑functional team discussions. Quick learner with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks strategically, and remain completely committed to operational objectives. Proven leadership capability paired with strong decision‑making skills and a highly collaborative mindset. Strong analytical problem‑solver who naturally challenges existing processes and thinks critically to develop innovative engineering solutions. Self‑motivated and team‑oriented work style with the agility to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic manufacturing environment. Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.

What We Offer

Some of the benefits we offer include 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.

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

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.

Salary

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. 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.

Application Window

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.

Location Flexibility

Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere. Rotation locations will vary & may be onsite, hybrid, or remote.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About RTX (Duplicate)

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.