About this opportunity
RTX lists this Manufacturing Electrical Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027) opportunity in cedar rapids, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Explore Opportunities in Aerospace and DefenseAre 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.This role offers a blend of independent initiative and teamwork, collaborating closely with industrial engineers, production personnel, management, and support organizations. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence and innovation. If you're passionate about Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact in manufacturing, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation.What You Will Do:Support manufacturing test processes, including test equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, unit failure analysis, and test procedure refinement.Conduct studies focused on cost control, productivity, cost reduction, inventory management, and production record systems.Review products and processes for quality, safety, and producibility risks, collaborating with design teams to incorporate changes that mitigate these risks.Manage moderately sized projects or processes effectively.Independently identify and resolve complex and challenging problems.Develop tactical plans to address and overcome day-to-day challenges.Occasionally travel to local regional sites in Iowa as required.What You Will Learn: During your tenure, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas, enabling you to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness effectively, including:Learning how to function as a manufacturing electrical engineer, supporting various high-frequency communication radios and circuit board test processes.Gaining hands-on experience with engineering tools used in the build and testing of Datalinks radios, such as SAP, engineering drawings, change control boards, OCKMS, eView, and PDM.Acquiring knowledge of standard work tools and processes.Exploring significant growth and development opportunities to prepare for future roles.Developing essential communication and collaboration skills critical for success in this role.Building leadership skills through practical, on-the-job experiences.Participating in various on-the-job training sessions and professional development opportunities.Qualifications You Must Have:Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar engineering program for the duration of the co-op session.Qualifications We Prefer:Previous co-op or internship experience in manufacturing environments.Experience with Root Cause Analysis.Proficiency in software debugging.Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.What We OfferOur values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Learn More & Apply Now!
Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52402, US
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