Leadership Development Program - Operations, Cross Functional Track (Starts June 2027)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Position is based in Arlington, VA (Rosslyn HQ) and is onsite.

About the Role

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our rotational leadership development program provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and front-line, hands-on experience that expands your business acumen and sharpens your functional expertise. This fast-paced path prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations and supply chain organization. The next cohort begins June 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete multiple rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational teams.
• Execute core duties within key functional areas, which may include Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or Materials Management.
• Support day-to-day production, procurement, or planning activities in roles such as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operations Engineer, Procurement Associate, Materials Planner, Production Supervisor, or Project Leader.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure supply chain resiliency.
• Stretch your capabilities by leading projects, managing material flow, or supervising front-line production teams to solve real-world operational challenges.
• Actively participate in programmatic leadership training, professional development cohorts, and mentorship opportunities with senior RTX leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month assignments.
• Demonstrated experience using at least one or more data analytics or visualization tool (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or MATLAB).
• Demonstrated experience presenting/communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers OR holding a designated leadership/coordinator role within a student organization, design team (e.g., Formula SAE), or project group.
• Experience using continuous improvement fundamentals such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, or other related and relevant tools.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as an intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).
• Strong self-motivation and a team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, whether through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate manufacturing or logistics concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and robust total rewards package.
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
• Parental (including paternal) leave and flexible work schedules.
• Achievement awards and educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care.
• RTX leadership, functional, and business acumen training.
• Upon program completion, LDP graduates receive continued mentorship and a solid platform of skills to launch a successful RTX career.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 59,000 USD - 139,000 USD. The 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 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 programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.