Facilities Engineer Co-Op, Spring - Summer 2025 (Onsite)

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This position is for an on-site Facilities Engineer Co-Op who will join the Manufacturing support team at the Collins Aerospace Manchester, Iowa facility for the Spring - Summer 2025 session. 

Manchester is the Center of Excellence in the manufacture of Avionics Commercial and Military Cockpit Displays! In this roll you would see how Engineers are needed in support of the electrical manufacturing and test environment. You will work with Manufacturing and Facilities Engineers working to implement projects that will impact the site. See how Engineers are able to solve problems internally or work with outside parties to come to solutions. If you are a self-starter and interested in learning what happens in a electronics manufacturing site this may be for you. Manchester offers great opportunities for working in a team oriented, fast paced, positive work environment. 

What You Will Do:

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run January-August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Work along side Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers production floor operators and support staff to resolve issues that may impact the site
• Implement continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Creatively resolve or improve site safety concerns
• Work with layout of shop floor and help maintain systems associated with keeping the facility prepared for production and prepare for any new machinery or movement of machinery.
• Aid in projects necessary to help improve site safety and sustainability goals

What You Will Learn:

• A variety of manufacturing techniques used to build and create advanced electronic equipment
• Systems associated with maintaining and improving aerospace electronics manufacturing
• Prioritization and balancing work load of multiple projects

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• This position is full-time, Monday-Friday, and will run January - July/August; it is only eligible for current students with a graduation date past August 2025.

Qualification We Prefer:

• Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proficient knowledge of CAD software
• Electronic knowledge

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

This position is eligible for relocation.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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