Leadership Development Program - Operations, Cross-Functional Track (Starts June 2026)

Leadership Development Program

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.

Recruiting now for programs beginning June 2026!

Our two-year, rotational Operations Cross-Functional Leadership Development Program (OLDP-XF) provides challenging opportunities via three 8-month rotational assignments across the enterprise as you move to locations around the U.S.A.

Not willing / able to relocate to a new state every eight months while in program? Check out RTX Careers for other great opportunities.

Receive high-caliber training, mentoring & guidance from RTX leaders, current & alumni LDPs to build a strong lasting global network.

Program intended for internal RTX interns / co-ops, & external entry level professionals looking to create value & grow their career at RTX.

What You Will Do

• Rotation role & responsibilities will vary & align with one or more of the following : Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), and Materials Management
• Stretch your capabilities and enhance learning with frontline, hands-on assignments
• Relocate to different RTX cities / states while in program to broaden your exposure to the business and further develop your leadership and functional skills and business acumen
• Key responsibilities will vary by role; common role types include but are not limited to Continuous Improvement Analyst, Operations Engineer, Materials Planner, Procurement Associate, Production Supervisor, and Project Leader

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

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 the LDP Overview and map of onsite locations

Rotation locations will vary & may be onsite, hybrid, or remote :

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.

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote : Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.