Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Coop SpringSummer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a student engineer for an onsite internship/co-op in Cedar Rapids, IA, to work closely with manufacturing floor teams on day-to-day issues and long-term projects aimed at eliminating recurring problems.

You will learn to analyze test failures, develop diagnostic programs, and partner with Electrical Engineers to study product and test system issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related STEM major.
• Relevant experience gained through on-the-job training, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with manufacturing production floor employees, including test technicians, operators, inspectors, and quality personnel, to solve day-to-day issues and proactively work on long-term projects to eliminate recurring issues.
• Analyze test failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in partnership with onsite advanced and industry-leading component evaluation lab.
• Assist in developing and preparing test and diagnostic programs to support troubleshooting of test failures.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers and Test Technicians to conduct studies related to product and test system issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science Engineering or related STEM major

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

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.

What You Will Do:

• Work directly with manufacturing production floor employees, including test technicians, operators, inspectors, and quality personnel, to solve day-to-day issues and proactively work on long-term projects to eliminate recurring issues.
• Analyze test failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in partnership with our onsite advanced and industry-leading component evaluation lab.
• Assist in developing and preparing test and diagnostic programs to support troubleshooting of test failures.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers and Test Technicians to conduct studies related to product and test system issues.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain firsthand electrical engineering experience by working side by side with Manufacturing Electrical Engineers and other engineering functions in a high-paced manufacturing test environment.
• Learn to troubleshoot and resolve a variety of manufacturing and testing issues, including test systems, product malfunctions, and piece part vendor quality concerns.
• Develop and strengthen your ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams through daily tasks and projects.
• Learn critical time management and prioritization skills essential for success in the engineering field.
• Understand how to plan and sequence operations for procedures, manufacturing documents, standard work, and product routings.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, or a related STEM major, with the intent to complete the degree after the internship/co-op session.
• Relevant experience gained through on-the-job training, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in manufacturing environments.
• Previous RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

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.

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.

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.