Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Posted 2026-10-12 – Sterling, VA – Onsite.

About the role

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

• 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.

What You Will Learn

• 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.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on position level and collective‑bargaining coverage.