Aero Propulsion Systems Intern: CFD & Analysis

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Scholar program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX's Aero Propulsion Systems internship in East Hartford, CT offers hands-on experience in aerodynamic and thermal analysis for military and commercial engines. You will work with industry-leading teams to inform design decisions, process test data, and contribute to cross-disciplinary analyses.

The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and exposure to advanced CFD tools, with a focus on developing practical skills for aerospace propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience with CFD tools such as Fluent, Star-CCM+, or CharLES.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and likely enrolled through the internship session.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic and thermal analyses to support engine development.
• Process test data and inform design decisions and root-cause analyses.
• Coordinate analyses and communicate results within cross-disciplinary teams (aero, design, structures).

Skills

CFD tools

GPA 3.0

CAD experience

Modeling experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Fluent

Star-CCM+

CharLES

Job description

RTX's Aero Propulsion Systems internship in East Hartford, CT offers hands-on experience in aerodynamic and thermal analysis for military and commercial engines. You will work with industry-leading teams to inform design decisions, process test data, and contribute to cross-disciplinary analyses.

The program emphasizes learning, collaboration, and exposure to advanced CFD tools, with a focus on developing practical skills for aerospace propulsion systems.