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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids is offering an internship/co-op for electrical engineering students to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing electrical engineering, supporting high-frequency communication radios and circuit board manufacturing processes.

You will learn to use engineering tools such as SAP, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, eView, and PDM, while developing communication, collaboration, and leadership skills through on-the-job training and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM

eView

Change control boards

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28 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.

Qualifications 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.