Manufacturing Electrical Engineer Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Melbourne, Florida, offers an Engineering Co‑Op in Manufacturing Operations. You will work with Manufacturing and Test Engineers to support production, gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, data analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement with projects that affect manufacturing performance.

This onsite role provides exposure to modern manufacturing and test technologies, hands-on product introduction, sustaining production activities, and development of

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Previous experience with basic statistics and statistical process control (SPC).
• Experience with data analysis, automation, or engineering software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate data-collection tools.
• Perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve test processes and outcomes.
• Analyze and enhance test equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency while reducing downtime and costs.
• Support capacity planning, ROI analysis, and evaluate test approaches to optimize staffing, production, and capital investments.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, training, and resolving production issues, including Manufacturing Flow Inhibitors (MFIs).
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to address component obsolescence, maintain test documentation, and manage configuration and change processes.

Skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Automation

Education

Bachelor's/Advanced degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

LabVIEW

Job description

Engineering Co-Op – Manufacturing Operations (MFG‑Ops)

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. Collins Aerospace is looking for an Engineering Co‑Op– Manufacturing Operations (MFG‑Ops) to join our team in Melbourne, Florida. As an Engineering Co‑Op, you will work alongside experienced Manufacturing and Test Engineers to support the production of new and existing Collins Aerospace products. You will gain hands‑on experience in manufacturing engineering, production testing, test equipment reliability, data analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement while contributing to projects that directly impact manufacturing performance. Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job, it's an opportunity to develop your engineering career while helping redefine the future of aerospace.

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.

What You Will Do

• Develop and automate data-collection tools
• Perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve test processes and outcomes
• Analyze and enhance test equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency while reducing downtime and costs
• Support capacity planning, ROI analysis, and evaluate test approaches to optimize staffing, production, and capital investments
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, training, and resolving production issues, including Manufacturing Flow Inhibitors (MFIs)
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to address component obsolescence, maintain test documentation, and manage configuration and change processes

What You Will Learn

This Co‑Op provides exposure to the many disciplines that come together in aerospace manufacturing. You will learn how engineering, manufacturing, quality, design, supply chain, and other functions collaborate within a matrixed organization to meet production and business objectives.

• Work with modern manufacturing and test technologies
• Contribute to new product introduction and sustaining‑production activities
• Complete engineering projects that have measurable impacts on manufacturing performance
• Develop practical skills in data analysis, troubleshooting, process improvement, and engineering problem‑solving
• Strengthen professional skills such as communication, collaboration, prioritization, and technical decision‑making

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session
• Previous experience with basic statistics and statistical process control (SPC)
• Experience with data analysis, automation, or engineering software such as Python, MATLAB, Excel, LabVIEW, or similar tools
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with parametric process control and its implementation
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles, particularly in electronics manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical and operational risks

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, headquartered in Arlington Virginia.