About the role#
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will work on complex mechanical engineering problems. This full-time position is based in East Hartford, Connecticut, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work on-site and must be a U.S. citizen to access program information.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the engineering team to solve difficult mechanical problems with supervisor oversight.
- Provide design intent to the Product Definition team for the creation of models and drawings.
- Generate hardware design solutions that meet test engine objectives.
- Coordinate the delivery of development hardware to test engines on schedule.
- Partner with Operations to resolve production issues.
- Evaluate hardware nonconformances to support timely production hardware delivery.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Advanced degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with at least 30 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Experience with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or Fusion 360.
- Familiarity with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical analysis methods.
- Ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and work with cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with deadlines and attention to detail.
- Previous RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, CT.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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