Leadership Development Program – Engineering, Aerospace/Mechanical Discipline (Starts June 2027)

Summary

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that develops advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers. The two-year Engineering Leadership Development Program provides three rotational assignments with hands-on experience in mechanical and aerospace engineering, including design, testing, simulations, validation, and documentation. Participants collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams and present technical updates to stakeholders and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new technology centers, business units, and engineering teams
• Execute core engineering milestones within one or more specialized program tracks, including mechanical systems design and development, structural testing simulations, thermal and fluid calculations, validation testing, and design process documentation
• Stretch your professional and technical capabilities by taking ownership of frontline, hands-on mechanical and aerospace engineering deliverables
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, systems, and program management teams to define hardware requirements and optimize physical system architectures
• Present technical reviews, simulation data, and strategic engineering updates clearly and effectively to varied stakeholders and leadership teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month program assignments
• Experience or coursework utilizing mechanical design or computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools, such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo, CATIA, or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience or academic coursework across core mechanical and aerospace engineering domains, including mechanical systems design and development, structural or thermal testing simulations, engineering calculations and validation, or design process documentation
• Relevant internship/co-op or work experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Active U.S. government secret security clearance
• Self-motivated and team-oriented work style with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic technology and engineering environment
• Experience or academic coursework with specialized aerospace systems, gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, or flight components
• Experience or coursework in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, or repair engineering methodologies
• Practical exposure to systems integration, multi-disciplinary test environments, or hardware validation testing
• Familiarity with engineering programming and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB, Python, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Teamcenter), Jira, or structured project engineering tools
• Experience in computational simulation, finite element analysis (FEA), or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools, such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or Abaqus
• Hands-on build, test, or assembly experience working directly with physical engineering hardware, prototypes, or laboratory systems
• Strong academic record as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.2 or greater
• Prior experience as an engineering intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon)
• Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month program assignments
• Experience or coursework utilizing mechanical design or computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools, such as SOLIDWORKS, Creo, CATIA, or Autodesk Inventor
• Experience or academic coursework across core mechanical and aerospace engineering domains, including mechanical systems design and development, structural or thermal testing simulations, engineering calculations and validation, or design process documentation
• Relevant internship/co-op or work experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice to Haves

• Active U.S. government secret security clearance
• Self-motivated and team-oriented work style with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic technology and engineering environment
• Experience or academic coursework with specialized aerospace systems, gas turbine engines, propulsion systems, or flight components
• Experience or coursework in manufacturing engineering, tooling design, or repair engineering methodologies
• Practical exposure to systems integration, multi-disciplinary test environments, or hardware validation testing
• Familiarity with engineering programming and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB, Python, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., Teamcenter), Jira, or structured project engineering tools
• Experience in computational simulation, finite element analysis (FEA), or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools, such as ANSYS, NASTRAN, or Abaqus
• Hands-on build, test, or assembly experience working directly with physical engineering hardware, prototypes, or laboratory systems
• Strong academic record as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.2 or greater
• Prior experience as an engineering intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon)
• Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Work/life benefits
• Career development programs
• Recognition programs
• Parental leave, including paternal leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training
• Continued mentorship upon program completion
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement
• Rotation locations may be onsite, hybrid, or remote