About the role#
Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Production Test Engineer Intern for the Summer 2027 term. This role is based in Tucson, Arizona, and requires working on-site to support manufacturing activities. You will work within a manufacturing team to support the product life cycle, which includes development, production, and depot activities.
What you'll do#
- Support the validation of new or modified test equipment for production use.
- Monitor and improve test processes by analyzing predictive metrics, failure modes, and test yields.
- Maintain technical data packages, including drawings, software, and test instructions.
- Assist with non-routine fault isolation, diagnosis, and repair of products or test equipment.
- Lead root cause and corrective action investigations.
- Ensure test equipment and associated work instructions are accurate and meet product requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Experience with test equipment.
- Prior experience in a defense manufacturing environment.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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