Industrial Engineering Co-op (Spring/Summer 2027)

About the role

Date Posted: 2026-10-26



Country: United States of America



Location: US-IA-BELLEVUE-186 ~ 1500 State St ~ STATE



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 information under this program/contract.



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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session that will run from January to August. This includes the summer, and it is expected that students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage in this working mentorship opportunity.
• Work directly with our manufacturing production floor employees, including operators, inspectors, quality personnel, and test technicians, to solve day-to-day issues and proactively work on longer-term projects to eliminate recurring issues.
• Design tooling to aid the manufacturing process, utilizing additive manufacturing (3D printing) to support production needs.
• Participate in the analysis of optimal layout, flow, building, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Assist in planning the allocation of resources, materials, and personnel to maximize the utilization of equipment.
• Conduct studies focused on cost control, productivity improvement, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

What You Will Learn

• Work side by side with our Industrial Engineers (and other engineering functions) to gain firsthand industrial engineering experience and learn broad aspects of engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop expertise in resolving manufacturing issues related to safety, ergonomics, quality, flow, and cost.
• Strengthen your ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams through various day-to-day tasks and projects.
• Build critical time management and prioritization skills necessary to succeed in the industrial engineering field.
• Learn how to plan the sequence of operations, create manufacturing documents, develop standard work guidelines, and establish product routings.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience can be obtained through on-the-job training, research, coursework, or projects.

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.

Pay and benefits

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.