Commercial Engines Programs Intern (Summer 2027)

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

RTX, including Pratt & Whitney, offers an internship program within Commercial Engines designed to provide hands-on experience supporting the commercial, financial, and customer-focused functions. Interns contribute to real business projects and develop insights that drive strategic decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the Commercial Engines enterprise.

The program evaluates for potential full-time offers into the Commercial Engines Leadership Development Program

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in Finance, Marketing, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management or any business major with emphasis in operations and finance and actively enrolled through internship completion.
• Must have 30+ credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience with general business operations; experience with Microsoft Office Tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Engines by assisting with data collection, analysis, and insights for business decisions.
• Coordinate activities, track progress, and document key updates/outcomes.
• Develop and maintain reports, summaries, or presentations for internal stakeholders across groups.
• Evaluate current business processes and identify improvement/automation opportunities with data-backed solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to unify commercial, technical, and customer perspectives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Operations experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Minimum GPA 3.0

30+ credit hours by start

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. 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 Pratt and Whitney internship program provides valuable exposure to the business functions of commercial engines. The Commercial Engines Programs Internship provides college students majoring in business‑related fields with hands‑on experience supporting the commercial, financial, and customer‑focused functions of Commercial Engines. Interns will contribute to real business projects, assist in developing insights that drive strategic decisions, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across the Commercial Engines enterprise. This program is designed to build analytical, organizational, and professional skills while offering exposure to the commercial aviation industry and opportunities to learn from experienced business leaders. Interns within this program will be evaluated for potential full‑time offers into the Commercial Engines Leadership Development Program for after graduation or additional internship opportunities the following summer.

Employment Requirements

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. This role is a U.S.-based role. The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

What You Will Do

• Support various business teams in Commercial Engines by assisting with data collection, analysis, and the preparation of insights that inform business and operational decisions.
• Contribute to ongoing projects by helping coordinate activities, tracking progress, and documenting key updates or outcomes.
• Develop and maintain reports, summaries, or presentations for internal stakeholders across business and customer‑focused groups.
• Assist in evaluating current business processes, identifying improvement/automation opportunities (especially those involving digital solutions), and recommending practical, data‑supported solutions.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings to understand how commercial, technical, and customer perspectives come together within the Commercial Engines organization.
• Help prepare materials for leadership reviews, team briefings, or customer‑related analyses.
• Support ad‑hoc tasks and special projects aligned with commercial strategy, operational performance, or business transformation initiatives.
• Engage in intern program activities, networking sessions, and learning opportunities to build knowledge of the Commercial Engines business.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Marketing, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management or any business major with an emphasis in operations and finance and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
• Must have 30 or more credit hours by the start of the internship.
• Experience with general business operations.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Tools.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.
• Experience may be obtained through on- the job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Prior internship / job 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.

• 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 depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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.