Factory Modernization Marketing Co-Op (Summer/Fall 2027)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Date Posted

2026-09-22

Country

United States of America

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

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.

This Marketing Communications Co-op position will work with the Avionics Smart Manufacturing team in the Cedar Rapids, IA facility. This position is for a Marketing student interested in learning internal marketing and visualization design principles. If selected, the employee will work directly with Smart Manufacturing leadership and engineers to become familiar with Industry 4.0 technologies and state of the art manufacturing techniques used to improve the production process.

Responsible for the development and execution of internal marketing strategies and campaigns. Manages digital communications, including video marketing, and the production and dissemination of technical publications.

What You Will Do

You will design, develop and implement communication programs

You will provide support to Marketing in conceptualizing and designing graphic representations of products and creative campaigns.

You will conduct research, gather and organize information to inform and support advertising campaigns

Analyzes preliminary and final proofs; corrects errors, where needed, to ensure consistent design integrity

What You Will Learn

You will learn how to utilizes a variety of media and communication channels including print, digital / electronic.

You will learn about the IIOT (Industrial Internet of Things) and how it is used to optimize existing manufacturing processes.

You will learn how to communicate and work with a variety of departments, growing your communication and marketing skills.

You will learn how new manufacturing support tools are created and deployed.

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Experience with Lean principles and concepts.

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

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. This position is classified as:

Onsite: 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.

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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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’ Readjus