About the role#
This is a full-time internship for students pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering. You will work on-site in East Hartford, Connecticut, to support the development of systems used in jet engine testing. U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience designing Special Test Equipment (STE).
- Collaborate with electrical and operations engineers to build complex systems for jet engine testing.
- Own and lead a technical design project from start to finish.
- Work with a team of mechanical engineers and a project engineer to develop engineering solutions.
- Expect less than 10% travel for this role.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Engineering or a related field, continuing through the end of the internship.
- Preferred experience includes gas turbine special test equipment, AutoCAD, NX 3D Modeling, ANSYS Workbench, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, CT.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
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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