About the role#
As a Project Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace Power and Controls, you will support the Engine Control Systems engineering efforts for Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engine Programs. You will work within the chief’s office to support the technical execution of engineering activities. This role involves collaboration across multiple product lines and functions, providing visibility into the technical and programmatic side of the commercial engines business.
What you'll do#
- Represent Engineering within the Large Commercial Engines product lines.
- Manage program milestones and deliverables by tracking Integrated Product Teams to their commitments.
- Coordinate technical communications between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Ensure technical scope changes are managed and coordinated with Product Line Leaders.
- Communicate effectively with management, product lines, and the customer.
- Support fleet reliability by monitoring performance, conducting field investigations, and participating in root cause and corrective action activities.
- Maintain and track fleet reliability metrics.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in a STEM field.
- Actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
- Completion of at least 45 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access necessary systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project and project management techniques.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams and presenting information to stakeholders.
- Prior internship, co-op, or work experience at RTX is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
- The term for this position is Summer 2027.
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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