Engineering Services Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); 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

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX invites driven students to join our Windsor Locks, CT team for an engineering internship focused on aerospace product development. You will assess engineering inputs, ensure compliance with standards, and guide changes through production feasibility and contract alignment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering disciplines, documentation of standard work, and continuous improvement, with onsite work and access to our global aerospace programs.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering and enrolled through the internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate/interpret engineering inputs for proper classification, adherence to drafting and engineering standards, product structure impact and interrelation of changes.
• Evaluate daily inputs to ensure compliance to procedures, regulatory & customer requirements, and interrelation of change impact with other product lines.
• Provide direction to originators and management to resolve issues and ensure proper engineering intent is realized without jeopardizing contract compliance.
• Sequence multiple engineering changes into product structures to ensure proper production incorporation without delays or shipping stoppages.
• Support meetings to share status, metrics, technical information, and gather concurrence on changes.

Skills

CAD software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Catia

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A 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

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

• Evaluate/interpret engineering inputs for proper classification, adherence to drafting and engineering standards, product structure impact and interrelationship of changes to other Collins products.
• Evaluate daily inputs to ensure compliance to applicable procedures, regulatory & customer requirements, and interrelationship of change impact with other product lines and business units.
• Provide direction for originators, affected departments and management to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure proper engineering intent is realized without jeopardizing contract compliance.
• Sequence multiple engineering changes into iterative product structures to ensure proper production incorporation without hardware delays or causing shipping stoppages.
• Support internal/ external meetings to share status, metrics, technical information, gather concurrence on changes, etc.
• Oversight and Administration of ECS Shared Services Process Analysis metrics and turn backs.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and connect all employees with experiences to make our business better.
• Write and update standard work documents.
• Work closely with individuals and teams within the business unit(s) to manage critical action lists and their execution.
• Ensure work is performed in a timely manner and by priority.
• Support audits and resulting corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software such as NX or equivalent (SolidWorks, Creo, and/or Catia) Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience with Engineering Change Process
• Experience with Engineering and Manufacturing process
• Experience working with the shared support of engineering, operations, records, and drafting
• Experience with engineering drawings, specifications, and technical processes

What We Offer

• 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.