Aero Thermal Fluid Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Employee Scholar Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a summer intern to join the Engine Design & System Integration (EDSI) Military Engines team. You will perform internal air system flow and bearing load analyses and support engine test activities.

The program offers exposure to aerospace engineering challenges, collaboration with module centers and part owners, and the chance to contribute to risk assessment and system integration in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite US role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session
• Experience with Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Responsibilities

• Perform internal air system flow and bearing load analysis
• Support engine test and validation of air system predictions
• Perform trade studies
• Work with the module center ATS practitioners to incorporate their models in the engine system model

Skills

Aerodynamics

Thermodynamics

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related STEM major

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-G ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG G

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

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.

We are seeking a summer intern candidate with a passion for aerospace to join our team within the Engine Design & System Integration (EDSI) Military Engines engineering, Air Systems Design & Integration (ASDI) discipline. The ASDI discipline is responsible for the physical and functional requirements that define internal and external air system architectures including risk assessment and mitigation measures, system cooling and sealing flows, clearance control, and bearing load management. Success in this exciting discipline is a pre-requisite for a competitive engine system design and strongly dependent on seamlessly integrating with other system disciplines as well as close collaboration with module centers and part owners. This position offers a candidate an excellent opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering skills in the integration of complex engine systems.

What You Will Do

• Perform internal air system flow and bearing load analysis
• Support engine test and validation of air system predictions
• Perform trade studies
• Work with the module center ATS practitioners to incorporate their models in the engine system model

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

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session
• Experience with one or more of the following: Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Computational Fluids Dynamics
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.

• Relocation Eligibility

Benefits

• 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.

Incentives

• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Salary

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.

Role Location

This role is a U.S.-based role.