Product Quality Engineering Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. RTX scores B on the Alion truth index.
Date Posted:
2026-10-01Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-IA-MANCHESTER-185 ~ 901 S 10th St ~ S 10THPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAre 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
Join our team as a Product Quality Co-Op, where you will gain hands-on experience ensuring the highest standards of manufacturing quality. Collaborate with product quality teams in Cedar Rapids to support critical initiatives aimed at improving processes and outcomes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in quality assurance and contribute to impactful projects. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting product quality teams in reviewing defects and conducting scrap analysis.
- Providing manufacturing support to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Analyzing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement within production processes.
- Participating in root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions for quality issues.
- Supporting proactive quality initiatives to prevent defects and optimize performance.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with quality protocols and objectives.
What You Will Learn
- Working within cross-functional teams.
- Presenting project updates to leadership.
- Project management.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an Aerospace Engineering, Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
- Experience in quality-related tasks.
- Experience may be obtained through coursework, research, projects, or on-the-job experience.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience with Raytheon Technologies (RTX).
Learn More & Apply Now
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
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.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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