
Industrial Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) (Remote)
Required skills
- Industrial Engineering
- STEM
- Lean principles
- cost control
- inventory management
- process efficiency
- workflow design
- station loading
- line balancing
- production layouts
Nice to have
- RTX internship
- co-op
Role summary
RTX is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Fall 2026 to work remotely. This internship offers the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and contribute to complex problems in the aerospace and defense sector. Interns will apply Lean principles to optimize cost control, inventory management, and process efficiency. Responsibilities include designing and improving workflows, station loading, line balancing, and production layouts. The role also involves creating and updating routings, labor standards, manufacturing standard work, and ERP system entries, as well as developing tools and fixtures to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, interns will optimize production floor layouts and develop/maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
Date Posted:
2026-10-09

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-KS-LENEXA-885 ~ 15701 W 95Th St ~ KIN01 W 95TH 885

Position Role Type:
Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:
Not RequiredAre 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
- Conduct studies and apply Lean principles to optimize cost control, inventory management, and process efficiency.
- Design, develop, and improve workflows, station loading, line balancing, and production layouts.
- Create and update routings, labor standards, manufacturing standard work, and the ERP system.
- Develop tools, fixtures, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality and reliability.
- Optimize production floor layouts for equipment utilization, process flow, and operator efficiency.
- Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs).
Qualifications You Must Have
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
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 consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
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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