Environmental Health & Safety / Facilities Engineering Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Date Posted:
[click to reveal phone number]2026-09-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-MANCHESTER-185 ~ 901 S 10th St ~ S 10TH
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 certain necessary systems.
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.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers, production floor operators, and support staff to address and resolve site-related issues.
• Implement continuous improvement projects and initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and develop creative solutions to address and improve site safety concerns.
• Assist with shop floor layouts and help maintain systems to ensure the facility is prepared for production, including planning for new machinery installations or relocations.
• Support projects aimed at achieving site safety and sustainability goals.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques used to produce advanced electronic equipment.
• Develop an understanding of systems for maintaining and improving aerospace electronics manufacturing processes.
• Learn to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively, balancing workloads and deadlines.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM major through the completion of the co-op session.
• Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours prior to the start of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience using CAD software.
• Basic knowledge of electronics.

Learn More & Apply Now

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: 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 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.

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