About the role#
You will join a team of analysts and engineers who support the full lifecycle of turbine rotating components, from initial design and manufacturing to field maintenance. You will explore the effects of geometry, dimensions, and operational conditions on existing products to study dimensional trade-offs for future applications. Your work focuses specifically on turbine blade retention features and their impact on rotor sizing.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate finite element modeling (FEM) boundary conditions to understand the operating environment of turbine blade retention features.
- Perform studies to analyze the trade-off between retention features and component sizing.
- Document and secure your work in accordance with internal procedures.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment at a Canadian university for the entire duration of the internship.
- Ability to work on-site in Longueuil, Quebec.
- Proficiency with ANSYS Classic, ANSYS Workbench, and Catia V5 or equivalent FEA and CAD software.
- Eligibility to work in Canada and clearance for a CGD/GT work environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
- A working knowledge of English to read technical documentation and communicate with international colleagues, suppliers, or customers.
- An interest in sharing knowledge and improving existing processes.
Location & details#
- Location: Longueuil, Quebec.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 5 to April 23, 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, on-site, Monday to Friday.
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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