Engine Performance & Operability 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

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Engine Performance & Operability Intern to join the Propulsion Systems Analysis team in Connecticut. You will work with experts on engine program development, own a project, and contribute to state‑of‑the‑art propulsion research.

You will perform analyses, model gas turbine cycles, and support turbomachinery design while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to meet program objectives and document findings for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems engineering, or a related Science or Engineering field and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
• Completed coursework in thermodynamics
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Responsibilities

• Support propulsion system design and analysis to optimize engine performance, fuel consumption, and operability.
• Perform thermodynamic and fluid dynamic analyses to evaluate engine systems.
• Conduct gas turbine cycle modeling and analyze system performance.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of turbomachinery components and control systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address system‑level challenges and deliver program objectives.
• Contribute to data analysis and validation efforts for engine development.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, or Systems engineering

Tools

NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation)

Job description

What You Will Do

Join our Propulsion Systems Analysis team and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge propulsion systems that drive innovation in aerospace. As an intern, you will work alongside subject matter experts on engine program development initiatives and take ownership of a project that advances the discipline's state of the art. As an Engine Performance & Operability Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will……

• Support propulsion system design and analysis to optimize engine performance, fuel consumption, and operability.
• Perform thermodynamic and fluid dynamic analyses to evaluate engine systems.
• Conduct gas turbine cycle modeling and analyze system performance.
• Assist in the design and evaluation of turbomachinery components and control systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address system‑level challenges and deliver program objectives.
• Contribute to data analysis and validation efforts for engine development.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.

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

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems engineering, or a related Science or Engineering field and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
• Completed coursework in thermodynamics
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Pursuing a degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering or Systems engineering
• Completed 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session
• Completed coursework in gas turbine cycle modeling, gas dynamics, compressible flow aerodynamics (1-D, 2-D), and turbomachinery component design.
• Exposure to control system design and analysis, aerodynamics, and flight mechanics.
• Experience with NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation) software.

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 disabilitylong‑term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• and holidays.

Location & Role Type

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

Eligibility and Compliance

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

Compensation & Benefits

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.

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.

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.