Talent /Human Resource Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

RTX Corporation; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Career development

Job summary

RTX is seeking a motivated co‑op to support Talent COE initiatives across change management, learning, employee engagement, and organizational culture. The role runs January–August as a full‑time mentorship, Monday–Friday, with hands‑on enterprise talent work.

You will gain experience in change management, employee listening, program design, and cross‑functional collaboration while developing practical communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or applicable discipline and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Talent COE activities for enterprise projects, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and developing change materials
• Assist in the design, coordination, and maintenance of learning and development programs
• Complete analysis and prepare content for employee listening initiatives such as engagement surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions
• Contribute to organizational culture and transformation efforts through research, data gathering, and drafting recommendations
• Create slide decks, summaries, and project updates
• Partner with team members on project tracking, documentation, and process improvements
• Assist with researching internal and external data and best practices for key areas of focus
• Develop or update high‑quality and visually appealing toolkits, presentations, and learning content
• Partner with Communications to develop and implement project‑related communications
• Support ad hoc talent‑related projects as needed

Job description

About RTX

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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

We're seeking a motivated, resourceful, and forward‑thinking co‑op to help drive tailored Talent COE solutions. In this role, you will contribute to key initiatives across change management, learning, employee engagement, and organizational culture while gaining hands‑on experience in enterprise‑level talent work. Immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session, that will run January‑August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).

What You Will Do

• Support Talent COE activities for enterprise projects, including communication planning, stakeholder engagement, and developing change materials
• Assist in the design, coordination, and maintenance of learning and development programs
• Complete analysis and prepare content for employee listening initiatives such as engagement surveys, focus groups, and feedback sessions
• Contribute to organizational culture and transformation efforts through research, data gathering, and drafting recommendations
• Create slide decks, summaries, and project updates
• Partner with team members on project tracking, documentation, and process improvements
• Assist with researching internal and external data and best practices for key areas of focus
• Develop or update high‑quality and visually appealing toolkits, presentations, and learning content
• Partner with Communications to develop and implement project‑related communications
• Support ad hoc talent‑related projects as needed

What You Will Learn

• How enterprise‑level change management strategies are developed and implemented
• Best practices in employee engagement, feedback cycles, and organizational listening
• How learning programs are built, measured, and communicated across the business
• Insights into organizational effectiveness approaches, frameworks, and modern HR practices
• How to work within a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team supporting transformation initiatives
• Practical skills in communication, project management, analysis, and stakeholder support
• HR project and program management

Qualifications: Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology or applicable discipline and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel. Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications: Prefer

• Strong interest in team effectiveness, organizational design, culture, change management, and employee experience
• Curiosity, collaboration skills, and enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to learn quickly and an eagerness to learn
• Willingness to be flexible when direction or priorities shift
• Attention to detail across both quantitative data and qualitative content
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines
• Comfortable researching, analyzing information, and summarizing insights
• Solid communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal

Values and Remote

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories). 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.

Company Overview

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.