Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is offering an onsite internship/co-op for students pursuing Electrical Engineering or related STEM fields. You will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing electrical engineering, supporting high-frequency communication radios and circuit board manufacturing processes.

The role teaches use of SAP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, and PDM, plus CORE certification, while developing communication and leadership skills and exposure to growth opportunities within the RTX internship

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or related STEM.
• Background in Root Cause Analysis.
• Relevant experience gained through on-the-job training, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Analyze and resolve design tolerance issues.
• Evaluate, select, and order capital test equipment, including performing cost/payback analysis.
• Support capacity planning and utilization analysis to ensure proper staffing and test equipment needs.
• Identify and address routine test defects and improve test yields.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve test failures.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

eView

PDM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108 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

What You Will Do

• Provide technical interpretation of drawings and specifications.
• Analyze and resolve design tolerance issues.
• Evaluate, select, and order capital test equipment, including performing cost/payback analysis.
• Support capacity planning and utilization analysis to ensure proper staffing and test equipment needs.
• Identify and address routine test defects and improve test yields.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve test failures.

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands‑on experience in manufacturing electrical engineering, supporting high‑frequency communication radios and circuit board manufacturing processes.
• Learn to use engineering tools such as: SAP, engineering drawings, change control boards, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, and PDM.
• Apply standard work tools and processes, including CORE certification.
• Develop essential communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Take advantage of growth opportunities within the role and develop expertise for future career paths.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training and professional development programs.

Qualities You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related STEM major through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Background in Root Cause Analysis.
• Relevant experience gained through on‑the‑job training, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualities We Prefer

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Prior Experience in RF Technology.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in electronics.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.

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. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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.

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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.