About the role#
As a Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will support commercial and military jet engine applications. This internship provides hands-on training in aerospace engineering, focusing on materials development, component analysis, and mechanical testing. You will work on projects related to aerospace alloys, coatings, polymers, and composites.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate engine components and support chemical process development.
- Perform mechanical testing, structural analysis, and develop structural software tools.
- Conduct materials analysis, including metallurgical or chemical examinations.
- Analyze inspection processes and coating properties.
- Document data, prepare reports and presentations, and share findings with the team.
- Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental results.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM major.
- Actively enrolled through the end of the internship session.
- Minimum of 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Interest in a technical career in applied materials development and characterization.
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams as both a leader and a participant.
- Experience with materials characterization and test methods, such as thermal analysis, spectroscopy, or microscopy.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
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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