Calibration & Metrology Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in the United States is seeking an intern to assist with calibrations on electrical and mechanical equipment, under supervision. You will support troubleshooting, prepare tools, and shadow technicians in a hands-on aerospace environment. The role emphasizes data entry using calibration software and maintaining rigorous lab records.

The program targets students pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM and requires U.S. Person status.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a STEM major.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with calibrations on electrical and mechanical equipment under supervision.
• Support troubleshooting and basic repair activities by preparing tools and shadowing technicians.
• Use calibration management software for data entry, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Maintain lab organization, inventory, and calibration records.
• Perform lab safety and quality control checks in accordance with policies and standards.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location

US-NC-WILSON-4200

Position Type

Onsite

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).
• Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Assist with calibrations on electrical and mechanical equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, torque wrenches, pressure gauges, and micrometers under supervision.
• Support troubleshooting and basic repair activities by preparing tools, reviewing documentation, and shadowing technicians.
• Use calibration management software for data entry, record-keeping, and reporting.
• Maintain lab organization, housekeeping, equipment inventory, and calibration records.
• Perform lab safety and quality control checks in accordance with internal policies and applicable standards.

What You Will Learn

• Gain knowledge of calibration, metrology, and quality control processes in an aerospace environment.
• Operate precision measurement tools and test equipment.
• Develop skills in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Understand traceability requirements and industry standards such as NIST, ISO, and NADCAP.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Actively pursuing a Bachelors or Advanced degree in or a related STEM major through the duration of the internship session
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Background in coursework or lab work related to electronics or mechanical measurement.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for 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.

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.

Application Window

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.

Location Details

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Company Overview

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.