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

RTX (Raytheon); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX invites engineering co-ops to join our Melbourne, Florida team. You will work with experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support production, learn manufacturing processes, and contribute to improvements that impact performance.

As a Co-Op, you will develop data-collection tools, analyze test equipment, and gain hands-on experience in data analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM and actively enrolled through the internship/co‑op session.
• 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.

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

Data analysis

Statistics / SPC

Automation experience

Education

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

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

LabVIEW

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-21

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-FL-MELBOURNE-308 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 308

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.

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.

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.

You will also have opportunities to:

• 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 You Must Have

• 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.

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