Engineering Support to Operations - Project Engineer Co-Op (January 2027) (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico is seeking a motivated student for a co‑op internship in Mature Military Engines production support. You will join a multidisciplinary team and gain on‑the‑job training while contributing fresh ideas to the department.

The program runs January to June, requires residency in Puerto Rico, and offers hybrid work with days onsite and remote scheduling as assigned. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited engineering program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• U.S. citizenship required; access to restricted systems/tools may apply.
• Must be residing in Puerto Rico at start; relocation not offered.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Mature Military Engines during production phase.
• Join a multidisciplinary engineers team enabling deliveries to customers.
• Develop understanding of industry, operations, and department contributions.
• Contribute fresh ideas and be a productive department member.
• Grow as a professional, with daily opportunities to impact projects.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written

Collaborative mindset

Creative problem-solving

Eager to learn

Education

Undergraduate or graduate engineering

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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Immerse yourself in a Monday‑Friday Co‑Op session, that will run from January to June (it is expected students will take this time off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What you will do

• You will be supporting Mature Military Engines during production phase.
• Being part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers that enable deliveries to our customers.
• The objectives of our program are to help you to develop an understanding of our industry, our company, its operations, and how each discipline and department contributes to the success of our products and customer partnerships.
• While you benefit from on‑the‑job training and practical experience, you are expected to contribute fresh ideas and participate as a productive member of the department.
• Your growth as a professional and the difference you make will be on display every day.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program in an applicable field of study.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Civil and Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• A passion for learning about and pursuing a career in aviation and aerospace.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and adaptability in responding to new business challenges.
• Eager to learn new things, contribute a fresh perspective, and share your knowledge with others.

ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering. In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This position is classified: Hybrid. Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on a regular basis with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

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.