Materials Engineering Lab Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

2026-09-28

United States of America

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Onsite

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

• Prior experience in lab environments.
• Background in root cause analysis.
• Completed coursework in metallurgy or polymers.
• Experience technical writing.

None/Not Required

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.

Are you looking for a rewarding position? Join our team as a Materials Engineer Spring and Summer Co-op on the Advanced Operations Engineering Team in Cedar Rapids, IA, where you'll apply Materials Engineering concepts in a research and development lab for building electronic assemblies for Aerospace Applications. You would need to take the fall semester off. Your focus will be on improving materials and processes used in manufacturing and developing new processes prior to production implementation at sites around the world.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with senior engineers in Materials Engineering for building ruggedized electronics. Located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA, you'll play a crucial role in executing designs of experiments and root cause analysis in a lab environment. If you're passionate about Materials Engineering and driven to make a meaningful impact to materials and process improvement, we encourage you to apply and join us in advancing our shared goals of excellence and innovation. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may be eligible for relocation.

• →Design experiments, build test vehicles, conduct environmental testing, and perform failure analysis for new technologies and materials.
• →Write technical white papers to document results.
• →Contribute to the improvement of industry standards for building electronics.

During your tenure, you will have numerous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge in various areas, equipping you to enhance organizational efficiency and competitiveness effectively. Specifically, you will:

• →Learn to design experiments to optimize manufacturing processes for new technologies.
• →Develop skills to document procedures and testing for manufacturing use.
• →Gain an understanding of the role of a materials engineer in manufacturing development.
• →Explore various development opportunities to expand your knowledge for future roles.
• →Build communication and collaboration skills essential for success in this role.
• →Participate in on-the-job training and professional development opportunities.

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