About the role#
This is a full-time, paid Test Engineering internship based in Burnsville, Minnesota. You will join the team for the Summer 2027 term. This position is on-site, requiring you to work primarily from the facility.
What you'll do#
- Operate a wind tunnel for the qualification and testing of air data sensors.
- Assist engineers with wind tunnel upgrades to improve long-term functionality.
- Troubleshoot wind tunnels during failures.
- Support the analysis of data obtained through wind tunnel testing.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Test Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Active enrollment status through the completion of the internship.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Experience with data analysis, gained through coursework, projects, research, or previous work.
- This role requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Burnsville, Minnesota.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
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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