About the role#
As a Turbine Aero-Thermal Systems Intern, you will join the Aerothermal group to support the analysis and development of turbine systems. This role provides hands-on experience working with senior engineers on projects that impact the performance and efficiency of turbine hardware.
What you'll do#
- Analyze internal air systems to assess cooling and sealing effectiveness.
- Conduct thermal analysis for both rotating and static hardware components.
- Perform computational fluid dynamics analysis to evaluate system performance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to solve technical challenges in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Prepare technical documentation and present findings for ongoing projects.
- Assist in trade studies to explore design options and optimize system capabilities.
- Transform raw test data into insights to shape design decisions.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Must be actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
- Completion of at least 30 credits prior to the internship start date.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Coursework or exposure to fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience with applied thermodynamics and turbomachinery component design.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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