Mission & Quality Assurance Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-311 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 311 Position Role Type: Onsite 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. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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. What You Will Do Support daily activities across Quality Engineering, Quality Inspection, Quality Assurance, and First Article Inspection (FAI) teams in a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing quality data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement. Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) efforts, including documentation review, verification of specifications, and coordination with engineering and production teams. Conduct process walk-throughs, documentation checks, and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards. Support root-cause analysis and corrective action activities under the guidance of Quality Engineers. Collaborate with inspectors and manufacturing personnel to resolve nonconformances and support process improvement initiatives. Contribute to the creation, revision, and control of quality documentation, including work instructions, checklists, and inspection reports. What You Will Learn How quality systems ensure product conformity, airworthiness, and regulatory compliance in aerospace manufacturing. Hands-on experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) processes, inspection methodologies, and quality engineering tools. Practical knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and other aerospace industry quality requirements. Exposure to production operations, inspection equipment, and manufacturing workflows. How cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality) collaborate to maintain high reliability and drive continuous improvement. Real-world problem-solving techniques used for defect prevention, root-cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions. Qualifications You Must Have Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Technology, or a related field and through the completion of the co-op session. Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects. Qualifications We Prefer Exposure to manufacturing or lab environments through school projects, prior internships, or coursework. Basic understanding of quality concepts, such as First Article Inspection (FAI), nonconformance management, root-cause analysis, and process control. Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, or measurement tools. Experience organizing data, creating reports, or supporting technical documentation. Basic understanding of programming concepts. 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. 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.