About the role#
This summer 2027 internship offers an opportunity to work within the Assembly Equipment Engineering team at Pratt & Whitney. You will work under the guidance of the Assembly Equipment Engineering Supervisor, the Design Chief, and the broader design team. This position is a full-time, on-site role based in Middletown, Connecticut. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Gain an understanding of Pratt & Whitney engines, including the assembly and disassembly processes and the custom equipment used to build them.
- Apply your engineering knowledge to solve mechanical engineering problems.
- Use Siemens NX CAD and ANSYS Workbench software to model, draft, and analyze designs for custom assembly equipment.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures while participating in continuous improvement programs.
What you'll need#
- You must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM field.
- You must remain enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or CATIA is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, Connecticut.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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