About the role#
As a Project Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 term, you will join a technical design and project management team. You will support the development and integration of engineered systems and components. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this role to access necessary systems.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the Project Engineering lead to drive program progress.
- Assign and track action items from meetings through to completion.
- Partner with engineering, test, and manufacturing teams to support program execution.
- Communicate with team members to ensure schedules are met.
- Coordinate testing activities with the shop floor or external test houses.
- Participate in root cause analysis and the resolution of hardware-software issues.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM major, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Experience with project management and budgeting.
- Prior leadership experience and a history of working in team environments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Location & details#
- Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: 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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