About the role#
This summer internship offers an opportunity to work on military engine programs within the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles team. You will support project engineering tasks and contribute to the development of aerospace components.
What you'll do#
- Perform standard project engineering tasks and support integrated product teams.
- Manage project schedules and budgets using Microsoft tools.
- Order and maintain hardware for project needs.
- Present schedule, budget, and cost metrics to the leadership team.
- Serve as a project representative on multi-discipline teams to help develop design solutions.
- Work on initiatives to improve engineering processes and methods.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access necessary systems.
- Preference is given to candidates with at least 30 completed credits or prior experience with RTX.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in East Hartford, 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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