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    Pratt & Whitney

    10,001+ employeesEast Hartford, CTAviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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    About the role#

    Pratt & Whitney is seeking a System Engineer Intern to support subsystem design and integration. This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in East Hartford, Connecticut. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position as it involves access to sensitive information.

    What you'll do#

    • Provide support for subsystem design and integration tasks.
    • Model power and thermal management systems and components throughout the product lifecycle.
    • Execute trade studies to assist in defining subsystem and component requirements for module centers and suppliers.
    • Develop requirement verification criteria and plans.

    What you'll need#

    • Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a STEM field (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or Computer Engineering).
    • Understanding of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
    • Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and MS Office.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work in a demanding environment with high attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting requirements.

    Location & details#

    • Location: East Hartford, CT.
    • Work Modality: On-site.
    • Employment Type: Full-time.
    • Sponsorship: Not available.
    Relevant fieldsMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringComputer Engineering

    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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