Leadership Development Program – Operations, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Track (Starts June 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.

What You Will Do

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your engineering career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP)-Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Track provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and frontline, hands-on engineering experience directly on our manufacturing shop floors. This fast-paced path expands your business acumen, sharpens your technical expertise, and prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete multiple rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and engineering teams.
• Execute core engineering duties and technical projects within one or more specialized program tracks, including Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Parts Manufacturing, and Operational Efficiency and/or Productivity.
• Identify and implement shop floor process improvements that increase production output, eliminate waste, and reduce overall costs.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to shop floor personnel to resolve challenges and implement process improvements in production and development environments.
• Interpret blueprints and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) principles to support component manufacturing processes.
• Utilize advanced design and analytical software to enhance, model, and streamline manufacturing operations.
• Develop and improve manufacturing planning, operations sequencing, and work instructions to ensure product quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies, utilizing process data to drive long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Participate in high-impact special projects involving cost reduction, specialized machining processes, and domestic supplier support activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related Engineering discipline. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for distinct program assignments.
• Experience or academic exposure interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, or manufacturing process specifications.
• Experience or coursework utilizing manufacturing design, modeling, or analytical software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, MATLAB, Minitab or other relevant tools
• Demonstrated experience or coursework utilizing structured process improvement methodologies, such as Lean principles, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), or 5S frameworks.
• Relevant internship/co-op or work experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, quality or test environments

Qualifications We Prefer

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Proactive and engaged approach to performing hands-on engineering tasks within a dynamic shop floor environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to contribute constructively to cross-functional team discussions.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with an ability to challenge existing processes and develop innovative solutions.
• Agile and receptive mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and strategic task prioritization.
• Familiarity or comfort working around modern industrial machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

What We Offer 

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care 
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training 
• Upon program completion, LDP graduates possess a solid platform of skills & experiences to launch a successful RTX career & receive continued mentorship 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

• Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere  
• Click and scroll to download a LDP Overview and map of onsite locations 
• Rotation locations will vary & may be onsite, hybrid, or remote  

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 59,000 USD - 139,000 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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