Advanced Measurements Research and Development Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a highly motivated engineering student for a summer intern role in Advanced Measurements Research and Development. You will gain hands-on experience across commercial and military engine contexts, including sensor development, hardware/software design, bench testing, and instrumentation installation.

You'll learn within a team that values rigor and innovation, with opportunities to contribute to real-world aerospace projects and develop practical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in engineering or physics.
• Experience with CAD software such as Unigraphics/NX.
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, or Python.
• Experience with circuit board design and soldering components.

Responsibilities

• Work on sensor development, hardware/software design and bench testing.
• Assist with instrumentation installation, test monitoring, and report generation.

Skills

CAD Software

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Python

Soldering

Education

Bachelors or higher in ME, AE, EE, CE, or Physics

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Development Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join the Advanced Measurements Research and Development group as a summer intern at the Middletown, Connecticut facility.

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need.
• Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include sensor development, hardware/software design and assembly, bench testing, electrical system design, algorithm development, instrumentation installations, test monitoring and report generation.

What You Will Learn

Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or Physics and actively enrolled through completion of the intern session.
• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) software such as Unigraphics/NX, or equivalent 3D modeling software.
• Experience with software programming languages such as MATLAB, LabVIEW or Python.
• Experience with circuit board design, troubleshooting and soldering surface mount and through-hole components.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous engineering intern experience at an aerospace company.
• Experience with testing, manufacturing, and technical group projects.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

Relocation Eligibility

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-barga