About the role#
This is a full-time summer 2027 internship based in East Hartford, Connecticut. You will work within the Materials and Chemistry Lab (MCL) Core lab, which encompasses chemistry, mechanical testing, and metallurgical testing. This position requires U.S. citizenship to access necessary systems.
What you'll do#
- Interpret testing procedures and specification requirements.
- Apply various testing techniques, including metallographic and mechanical testing.
- Identify the correct testing equipment for specific tasks.
- Perform technical analysis and interpret engineering drawings.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
- You must be actively enrolled in your degree program through the completion of the internship.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
- A major or minor in Metallurgy or Materials Science is preferred.
- Previous exposure to quality principles and tools is beneficial.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience with RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, CT.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
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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