Industrial Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

About the role

We are seeking an Industrial Engineer Co-op to join our Manufacturing Support team at the Collins Aerospace Decorah, Iowa facility. This is an Onsite position. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side with the Engineering team to enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support various manual or automated build and test operations within the Decorah Operations Team.
• Enhance skills in continuous improvement processes.
• Gain knowledge of principles and techniques commonly used in electronics manufacturing.
• Learn about the CORE operating system and framework within the RTX business system.
• Design, create, and implement tools, fixtures, or solutions to improve processes.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens authorized to access information under this program/contract).
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours by the start of the co-op session.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Experience in continuous improvement processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short-term and 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on position level and collective-bargaining coverage).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $37,000 USD – $82,000 USD. This is a good‑faith estimate representative of all experience levels; actual offers consider role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.