Air Systems Design & Integration Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is offering a summer 2027 internship in the Commercial Engines Air Systems Design & Integration (ASDI) organization. You will work on air system architectures, cooling and sealing flows, and multidisciplinary problem solving within a world‑class propulsion context.

The internship provides hands‑on experience with internal air system flow analysis, engine testing support, and data‑driven design decisions, developing a broad systems engineering perspective

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering or related STEM field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed internal air system flow analyses to evaluate performance, cooling, and sealing effectiveness for commercial engine programs.
• Support cutting‑edge development engine testing, transforming raw data into actionable engineering sights to shape critical design decisions.
• Execute probabilistic studies to quantify complex system behavior and assess overall design robustness.
• Investigate flow system options through trade studies that directly impact design choices and engine capabilities.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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.

What You Will Do

The Commercial Engines Air Systems Design & Integration (ASDI) organization is seeking a driven engineering intern for summer 2027 to join our team at the East Hartford, CT campus. ASDI offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the engine system. Our discipline defines the physical and functional requirements that shape internal and external air system architectures, including system cooling and sealing flows, bearing load management, risk assessment and mitigation, and clearance control. Success in this dynamic discipline is essential to delivering a competitive propulsion system. ASDI engineers develop a broad, system‑level perspective—understanding how design, air systems, thermal environments, mechanical loads, engine performance and control strategies interact across the entire engine. This discipline requires seamless integration with adjacent system disciplines, close collaboration with module centers and part owners, and a strong aptitude for multidisciplinary problem‑solving. It offers an exceptional opportunity to apply and grow systems‑engineering skills while influencing the design and performance of a complex engine architecture. As an Air Systems Design & Integration (ASDI) Engineering intern, at Pratt & Whitney, you will… Perform detailed internal air system flow analyses to evaluate performance, cooling, and sealing effectiveness for commercial engine programs Support cutting‑edge development engine testing, transforming raw data into actionable engineering sights to shape critical design decisions. Execute probabilistic studies to quantify complex system behavior and assess overall design robustness. Investigate flow system options through trade studies that directly impact design choices and engine capabilities.

What You Will Learn

Learn how commercial jet engine air systems truly work, building a strong foundation in internal air systems architecture, gas turbine engine performance and internal air system flow analysis. Develop a broad, system‑level engineering perspective by seeing how different design decisions, operating environments, and performance factors interact across a complex system. Gain experience in applying the core principles of fluid mechanics to a real engineering challenge by analyzing how air moves, cools, and interacts within a jet engine’s complex internal flow system Strengthen your systems engineering skills by working on multidisciplinary challenges that require you to connect dots across design, analysis, testing, and hardware understanding. Build confidence in making data‑driven engineering decisions, using real analysis tools and test insights to understand tradeoffs and shape engine design directions. Gain exposure to Pratt & Whitney’s products and technologies, with insights into how teams across the company contribute to designing, building, and supporting world‑class propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session. Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session. Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Coursework and exposure to Applied Thermodynamics, Compressible Flow, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and/or Turbomachinery Component Design Experience with Python, C++ and/or MATLAB languages 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.

• 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
• holidays
• annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs

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‑bargaining agreement. 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. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.