About the role#
As a Structural Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems. This full-time, paid internship takes place during the summer of 2027. You will work on-site in East Hartford, Connecticut. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Provide analytical support for projects ranging from initial design and development to certification and operational service.
- Perform strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, and kinematic analyses using finite element and classical methods.
- Assist with validation testing for engines and rigs, including data reduction.
- Support in-service field investigations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to balance requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight.
- Coordinate with team members to improve engineering methods and advance technology.
- Document your findings and present results to management and external customers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, continuing through the internship period.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Practical experience with structural engineering analytical methods, such as FEA, hand calculations, or spreadsheet modeling.
- Preferred: Experience with ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, or Fatigue and Fracture analysis.
- Preferred: Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate tasks to completion.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD to 82,000 USD.
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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