Factory Enablement Digital Engineer (SpringSummer Co-op)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 105

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens U.S. nationals U.S. permanent residents or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. Clearance Type: None/Not Required

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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:

The Factory Enablement Coop will support the Advanced Operations Engineering in developing and deploying digital tools that help modernize aerospace manufacturing. This role is ideal for a student who enjoys exploring new technologies solving problems and learning how digital systems connect with real-world factory operations. You will work alongside experienced engineers and technologists to investigate emerging technologies assist with pilot projects and help improve the digital capabilities of our manufacturing sites. This coop offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience with advanced tools used in Smart Factory environments.

What You Will Learn:

• Technology Exploration & Support: Assist in researching emerging technologies such as AI IoT devices software systems that power our factory (ie CMMS RTLS etc.). Help evaluate whether these tools can improve safety quality or productivity in manufacturing.
• Pilot Project Assistance: You will be an active member within a digital team to prototype and deploy solutions to our factories. You may support proof-of-concept projects by gathering data documenting results helping configure digital tools and preparing materials for scaling successful pilots.
• Systems Thinking: Learn how people processes and digital systems connect on the factory floor. Help identify basic workflow or data challenges and propose practical digital enhancements.
• Digital Tool Deployment: Help create simple standardized documentation or templates that make new technologies easier to deploy across multiple sites.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with teams such as DT/IT EHS Quality Supply Chain and shop-floor technicians to understand their needs and help translate them into digital requirements.
• Technical Communication: Prepare clear summaries diagrams or presentations that explain digital concepts or project results to non-technical audiences.
• Operational Support: Assist with troubleshooting digital tools or connectivity issues under the guidance of site engineers or technologists.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelors or Advanced degree inComputer Science Data Science Information Technology or a related field or related Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with modern technologies such as Python Power BI IoT systems (Ignition Kepware etc) automation or industrial software (MES ERP PLM).
• Experience working with datacleaning organizing visualizing or interpreting it.
  

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in manufacturing environments and hands-on digital problem solving.

*Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience research coursework or projects.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actionsbehaviorsand performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value:SafetyTrust Respect AccountabilityCollaborationand Innovation.

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:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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