Leadership Development Program - Operations, Cross Functional Track (Starts June 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-08-24



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-VA-ARLINGTON-108 ~ 1100 Wilson Blvd ~ ROSSLYN HQ



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

What You Will Do

Discover an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate your career and develop into a future operational leader at RTX. Our rotational leadership development program provides challenging, high-visibility assignments across the enterprise, allowing you to build a powerful global network. You will receive high-caliber training, professional mentoring, and frontline, hands-on experience that expands your business acumen and sharpens your functional expertise. This fast-paced path prepares you to make a lasting impact on our global operations and supply chain organization. Actively recruiting for the next cohort and program that begins June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete multiple rotational assignments across various U.S. locations, adapting quickly to new manufacturing facilities, business units, and operational teams.
• Execute core duties within key functional areas, which may include Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, or Materials Management.
• Support day-to-day production, procurement, or planning activities in roles such as Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operations Engineer, Procurement Associate, Materials Planner, Production Supervisor, or Project Leader.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to drive continuous improvement, optimize manufacturing processes, and ensure supply chain resiliency.
• Stretch your capabilities by leading projects, managing material flow, or supervising frontline production teams to solve real-world operational challenges.
• Actively participate in programmatic leadership training, professional development cohorts, and mentorship opportunities with senior RTX leaders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major. Degree must be obtained by start date.
• Willing and able to operationally relocate to various RTX geographic locations across the United States for three distinct 8-month assignments
• Demonstrated experience using at least one or more data analytics or visualization tool (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or MATLAB)
• Demonstrated experience presenting/communicating technical or operational data to external stakeholders, peer groups, leadership, or customers OR holding a designated leadership/coordinator role within a student organization, design team (e.g., Formula SAE), or project group
• Experience using continuous improvement fundamentals such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping or other related and relevant tools

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous experience as an intern or co-op within an RTX business unit (Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, or Raytheon).
• Strong self-motivation and a team-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, whether through academic projects, student organizations, or community involvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate manufacturing or logistics concepts to cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for driving continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization.

What We Offer 

• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care 
• RTX leadership, functional and business acumen training 
• Upon program completion, LDP graduates possess a solid platform of skills & experiences to launch a successful RTX career & receive continued mentorship 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

• Applicants MUST be willing/able to relocate for all rotations & have flexibility to travel/live anywhere  
• Click and scroll to download a LDP Overview and map of onsite locations 
• Rotation locations will vary & may be onsite, hybrid, or remote 

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 59,000 USD - 139,000 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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