About the role#
The TMS/lube systems Intern role focuses on the functional characteristics of oil systems within gas turbines. You will join an integrated product team at the module level and work with groups including engine mechanical systems, air systems, and performance. You will develop system-level solutions independently while contributing to the broader engine systems team.
What you'll do#
- Use 1D flow modeling to analyze and design gas turbine lubrication and thermal management systems.
- Monitor fleet health and support customers using field data.
- Specify engine validation test plans and review data from engines and test rigs.
- Match analytical models to actual engine data.
- Optimize oil system architecture to ensure flight safety.
- Manage oil system requirements, including cooling, pressure, flow, filtration, and containment.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced STEM degree program through the end of the internship.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
- Preferred: At least 60 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- Preferred: Coursework or lab experience in aero-thermal fluids, fluid mechanics, or heat transfer.
Location & details#
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: 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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