Data Recording Intern (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Washington; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is offering an internship to work within the Data Recording Operations team, part of the Engineering, Development Operations, Test organization. You will help set up test facilities, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for engine testing.

You will learn hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in jet engine test operations, while gaining practical experience in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or a STEM Major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Fluent in English (verbal/written)

Responsibilities

• Set up of test facilities to support engine testing.
• Set up of instrumentation measurement systems to support engine testing.
• Consult and coordinate with engineering and customer groups to establish requirements.
• Troubleshooting and calibration of devices in the test facility or lab, and operation of data acquisition systems during validation testing.

Skills

English fluency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or a STEM Major

Tools

Instrumentation hardware

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A Position Role Type: 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

What You Will Do

The Data Recording Operations team is a part of Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering, Development Operations, Test organization. This team performs a wide variety of technical tasks in support of engine instrumentation and test facility readiness for development and production testing.

• Set up of test facilities to support engine testing.
• Set up of instrumentation measurement systems to support engine testing.
• Consult and coordinate with engineering and customer groups to establish requirements.
• Troubleshooting and calibration of devices in the test facility or lab, and operation of data acquisition systems during validation testing.

What You Will Learn

Hands-on instrumentation and data acquisition systems experience. Data analysis. Cross-functional collaboration. Jet engine test operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or a STEM Major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Fluent in English (verbal/written)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, load cells, voltage meters, and flow meters.
• Knowledge of data acquisition systems and software.
• Knowledge of electronics, data analysis, thermodynamics, fluids, and jet engine performance.
• Experience with testing and verification
• Experience working on cross-functional teams

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

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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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.

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.

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.