Mission & Quality Assurance Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Internship Opportunity In Aerospace Manufacturing 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 Support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection, Quality Assurance, and First Article Inspection (FAI) teams in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing quality data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement. Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts, including documentation review, verification of specifications, and coordination with engineering and production teams. Conduct process walk-throughs, documentation checks, and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards. Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities under the guidance of Quality Engineers. Collaborate with inspectors and manufacturing personnel to resolve nonconformances and support process improvement initiatives. Contribute to the creation, revision, and control of quality documentation, including work instructions, checklists, and inspection reports. What You Will Learn How quality systems ensure product conformity, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Hands-on experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes, inspection methodologies, and quality engineering tools. Practical knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace industry quality requirements. Exposure to production operations, inspection equipment, and manufacturing workflows. How cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality) collaborate to maintain high reliability and drive continuous improvement. Real-world problem-solving techniques used for defect prevention, root-cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions. Qualifications You Must Have Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Technology, or a related field and through the completion of the co-op session. Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer Exposure to manufacturing or lab environments through school projects, prior internships, or coursework. Basic understanding of quality concepts, such as First Article Inspection (FAI), nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, and process control. Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, or measurement tools. Experience organizing data, creating reports, or supporting technical documentation. Basic understanding of programming concepts. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. RTX