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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Career development programs

Mentorship

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Arlington, VA seeks engineers for its Operations Leadership Development Program - Quality Engineering Track. You will undertake three 8-month rotations across U.S. manufacturing facilities, gaining hands-on shop-floor experience with mentoring and training to build leadership capabilities.

The program covers Operations Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Compliance, and Continuous Improvement, preparing you for leadership roles within RTX’s global operations.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited STEM degree required.
• Willing to relocate to RTX locations across the United States for three 8‑month assignments.
• Experience with data analysis and simulation tools (Excel pivot tables/macros, Minitab, Power BI, Simio, FlexSim, MATLAB).
• Internship/Co‑op or work experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations quality, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 8‑month rotations across various U.S. locations.
• Perform core engineering duties and milestones in one or more quality disciplines (Operations, Supplier, Regulatory, Escape, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Program).
• Participate in frontline shop-floor assignments to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive performance, safety, and product quality improvements.
• Support regulatory audits, escape investigations, and root‑cause analysis to ensure product integrity.
• Leverage engineering and data analytics tools to optimize quality planning and metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Discrete event simulation

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Simio

FlexSim

MATLAB

Job description

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 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 EngineeringTrack 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, Power BI, 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 experiencein engineering, manufacturing, operations quality, production environment or related experience

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications 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

• Whetheryou’rejust starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness,retirementand work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educationalassistanceand child/adult backup care
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training
• Upon program completion, LDP graduates possessa solid platform of skills & experiences to launch a successful RTX career & receivecontinued mentorship

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 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.