Smart Factory Digital Engineer (Hybrid Co-op)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Factory Enablement Co-op to support Advanced Operations Engineering in developing and deploying digital tools for modernizing aerospace manufacturing. You will work with experienced engineers to prototype solutions, explore new technologies, and help scale pilots across multiple sites.

You will gain hands-on experience with smart factory tools, data workflows, and cross-functional collaboration across DT/IT, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, STEM or related field and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with data cleaning, organizing, visualizing, or interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching emerging technologies such as AI, IoT devices, and software systems that power our factory.
• Prototype and deploy digital solutions to manufacturing sites within a digital team.
• Help document results, configure digital tools, and prepare materials for scaling pilots.
• Support cross-functional teams (DT/IT, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain) to translate needs into digital requirements.
• Prepare clear summaries, diagrams, or presentations explaining digital concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Data visualization

IoT systems

Automation

Industrial software

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Power BI

Ignition

Kepware

MES

ERP

PLM

Job description

RTX is seeking a Factory Enablement Co-op to support Advanced Operations Engineering in developing and deploying digital tools for modernizing aerospace manufacturing. You will work with experienced engineers to prototype solutions, explore new technologies, and help scale pilots across multiple sites.

You will gain hands-on experience with smart factory tools, data workflows, and cross-functional collaboration across DT/IT, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.