Materials Engineering Lab Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Materials Engineer Spring And Summer Co-op

Are you looking for a rewarding position? Join our team as a Materials Engineer Spring and Summer Co-op on the Advanced Operations Engineering Team in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you'll apply Materials Engineering concepts in a research and development lab for building electronic assemblies for Aerospace Applications. You would need to take the fall semester off. Your focus will be on improving materials and processes used in manufacturing and developing new processes prior to production implementation at sites around the world.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with senior engineers in Materials Engineering for building ruggedized electronics. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in executing designs of experiments and root cause analysis in a lab environment. If you're passionate about Materials Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact to materials and process improvement, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Design experiments, build test vehicles, conduct environmental testing, and perform failure analysis for new technologies and materials.
• Write technical white papers to document results.
• Contribute to the improvement of industry standards for building electronics.

What You Will Learn:

During your tenure, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas, equipping you to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness effectively. Specifically, you will:

• Learn to design experiments to optimize manufacturing processes for new technologies.
• Develop skills to document procedures and testing for manufacturing use.
• Gain an understanding of the role of a materials engineer in manufacturing development.
• Explore various development opportunities to expand your knowledge for future roles.
• Build communication and collaboration skills essential for success in this role.
• Participate in on-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering or a related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior experience in lab environments.
• Background in root cause analysis.
• Completed coursework in metallurgy or polymers.
• Experience technical writing.

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 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.