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

RTX; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX's Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, FL invites a motivated Industrial/Mechanical Engineering student to join as a co‑op. You will work in a cross‑functional team to apply manufacturing concepts, perform root cause analysis, and support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives in a dynamic production environment.

The program runs January–August, with a focus on learning standard work development, production issue resolution, and hands‑on design of tooling and layouts.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering during the co‑op.
• Must have earned at least 30 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Immersive full-time co-op session from January to August; improve operator productivity and design tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and product.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives (5S, waste reduction, flow improvements).
• Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunities; plan and design layouts for processes and equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing Bachelors in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-310 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 310 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. The Industrial Engineer Co-op will work at the RTX, Collins Avionics facility in Melbourne, FL. This position is for an Industrial, Mechanical, Process Engineering student interested in gaining hands‑on experience in manufacturing. The selected candidate will work in a cross‑functional team that applies manufacturing concepts, techniques, analysis, and decision tools to promote and implement changes. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills that is willing to learn and has the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January - August (it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). Improve operator productivity through improvement in manufacturing processes Design tooling to aid in manufacturing process Conduct root cause analysis and develop countermeasures for manufacturing equipment and product Supports Lean/Six Sigma initiatives including 5S, Waste Reduction, and Flow Improvements. Analyze manufacturing processes for cost reduction opportunity Plans and designs layout for manufacturing processes and equipment

What You Will Learn

• Learn how to Develop Standard work for production area
• Learn how to resolve production issues.
• Learn how to utilize Six Sigma tools
• Learn how to conduct root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering through the duration of the co‑op session.
• Must have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours by the start of the co‑op session.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Experience with CAD software including SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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 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.