Manufacturing Engineering Co-op; Spring​/Summer

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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.

• Support continuous improvement activities for Sterling Operations.
• Design and update standard tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and workflows to enhance production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify and address process issues.
• Participate in CORE engagements, time studies, and other improvement initiatives.
• Assist with various manufacturing engineering and operations improvement projects as needed.

• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing operations and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Exposure to tooling design, work instruction development, and time studies.
• Opportunities to participate in Kaizen events and cross‑functional projects.
• Collaboration with production teams and leadership to implement process improvements.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

• Experience with CAD design/software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• 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.

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 - . 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…