Factory Enablement Digital Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
RTX Corporation8 days ago
Cedar Rapids, IA, USAIntern
Base Salary
$37k - $82k/yr
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, IoT devices, and factory software, for potential safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Support digital pilot projects by gathering data, documenting results, configuring tools, and preparing materials for scaling.
- Identify workflow and data challenges and propose practical digital enhancements.
- Create standardized documentation and templates to support digital tool deployment across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Collaborate with DT/IT, EHS, Quality, Supply Chain, and shop-floor technicians to translate operational needs into digital requirements.
- Prepare summaries, diagrams, and presentations explaining digital concepts and project results to non-technical audiences.
- Assist with troubleshooting digital tools and connectivity issues under engineering guidance.
Requirements
- Must be actively pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field through completion of the internship/co-op session.
- Experience with modern technologies such as Python, Power BI, IoT systems including Ignition and Kepware, automation, or industrial software such as MES, ERP, and PLM.
- Experience cleaning, organizing, visualizing, or interpreting data.
- Manufacturing-environment experience and hands-on digital problem solving are preferred.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- U.S. citizenship is required because access to certain necessary systems is restricted to U.S. citizens.
Benefits
- The position is classified as hybrid, with regular onsite and offsite work; the onsite ratio will be determined with the leader.
- Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance, the Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- The role is a U.S.-based summer 2027 internship/co-op opportunity in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
- Eligible hires may participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, which are not guaranteed.
Tech Stack
Categories
Data Engineering
About RTX Corporation
RTX Corporation builds aerospace and defense systems through its Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon businesses, serving commercial aviation, the U.S. government, and allied militaries. Its products range from aircraft engines and avionics to radars, missiles, and command-and-control software, sold via long-term OEM programs and defense contracts. Formed in 2020 by the Raytheon–United Technologies merger, RTX is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and trades on the NYSE as RTX.