Business & Data Analytics Co-Op (Spring/Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

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.

What You Will Do:

Join our Mission Systems Quality organization as a Business & Data Analytics Co-Op for the Spring/Summer 2027 session. This role offers an exciting opportunity to learn how Operations teams utilize Quality-related metrics to drive improvements in customer and product quality. You will work with data sources, build reports, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Analyze data sources to identify opportunities for efficient data retrieval across multiple heritage business systems.
• Learn and apply Quality-related metrics such as Defective Parts per Million (DPPM), Scrap, Rework & Repair (SRR), On-time Delivery, and Supplier Escapes.
• Automate data retrieval processes to improve stakeholder efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Data Strategy and Analytics Specialist to develop proactive reports that highlight key business trends.
• Support leadership in prioritizing focus areas and continuous improvement initiatives using data insights.

What You Will Learn:

• Learning to clean, structure, and model data using tools like Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Building dashboards or automated reports that support stakeholders in engineering, operations, or quality.
• Experience iterating solutions based on customer feedback from engineers, managers, or mission‑assurance teams.
• Presenting findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Business Data Analytics, Computer Science, Software Programming, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in data analysis or programming
• Experience using Microsoft tools such as Excel, Word, and Power Apps

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Minimum of 60 completed hours of credit by the start of the co-op.
• Previous experience working with Operations, Quality, or Manufacturing teams or projects
• Experience using data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Experience with Javascript or Python

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:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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