Operations Engineering Specialist Co-Op (Onsite)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- ANDOVER, MA
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
About this role
Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Do you have an interest in Operations, Quality Assurance, and Lean Manufacturing techniques? If so, Raytheon Technologies Operations organization could be the perfect place for your next co-op rotation! The Operations Engineering Specialist will participate in a complex and exciting manufacturing project environment, learning many aspects of the manufacturing process and contributing to the development of creative and innovative solutions. Overall, these projects are components of systems supporting homeland and missile defense strategies and may involve products currently in production, those in design and those transitioning to production. Responsibilities can vary from video production, working with manufacturing teams to optimize production to immersing with engineering support on the production floor. The organization is heavily aligned with Six Sigma principles; hence a key component of this co-op will be the completion of a project leading to the CORE Apprentice certification (The RTX version of a Six Sigma/Lean Yellow Belt). Additionally, the co-op will work independently reviewing business systems and implementing new techniques within production areas. The co-op will have broad-based exposure to various business areas including Performance Excellence, Integrated Supply Chain, Hardware Quality and Production Engineering.
What You Will Do
Project Leadership Data Analysis Report Preparation Presentations Compliance Initiatives Six Sigma project Qualifications You Must Have: Must be pursuing a Bachelor or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical engineering, plastics engineering, systems engineering, computer engineering or applied mathematics or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major, and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Experience with project execution Experience with Microsoft office tools The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance *Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Qualifications
We Prefer: Previous co-op or internship experience 3.0 cumulative GPA What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role Location: Andover, MA 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. This position is for an ONSITE Co-Op who will work from January 2027 through June 2027 Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role This