F135 Base High-Pressure Compressor Design Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX company, is offering a F135 Base High-Pressure Compressor Design Intern position in Jupiter, FL. You will work with multidisciplinary IPTs to design and analyze advanced aerospace components and gain hands-on experience on credible programs.

The role emphasizes CAD design using NX, data analysis with ANSYS/Workbench, and exposure to manufacturing methods. You must be pursuing Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a 3.0 GPA and be fully enrolled.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
• Experience with NX Unigraphics or similar CAD software
• Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative and technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones.
• Analyze and resolve non-conformances for new and fielded parts.
• Support the creation of serviceable limits for engine part defects.
• Investigate military engine field incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist with producibility improvement efforts in collaboration with manufacturing vendors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Present and communicate results to customers and program management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX Unigraphics

ANSYS

Workbench

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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

Join our team as an intern and contribute to the design and development of advanced aerospace solutions. This internship offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that support the F135 Base High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions and gain valuable hands‑on experience.

As a F135 Base High-Pressure Compressor Design Intern, at Pratt & Whitney you will……

• Develop innovative and technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones.
• Analyze and resolve non-conformances for new and fielded parts.
• Support the creation of serviceable limits for engine part defects.
• Investigate military engine field incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist with producibility improvement efforts in collaboration with manufacturing vendors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Present and communicate results to customers and program management.

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 You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
• Experience with NX Unigraphics or similar Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous internship or co‑op experience.
• Familiarity with analysis tools such as ANSYS and Workbench.
• Experience with engine hardware, engineering drawings, and manufacturing methods.
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

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.