Intern: Quality Engineering (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking motivated students for internships, co-ops, and entry-level roles in aerospace and defense. Join a world‑leading team and work on challenging programs with experts across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The role offers hands-on engineering experience, collaboration across diverse disciplines, and a path toward full-time opportunities. U.S.-based roles may include competitive benefits and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program and actively enrolled through internship completion.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Exposure to quality principles & tools preferred.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience is a plus.

Skills

Quality principles

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Mechatronics

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or advanced degree program studying Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or Mechatronics and must be actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Previous exposure to quality principles & tools preferred
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience

We Prefer

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Previous exposure to quality principles & tools preferred
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience

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.

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.

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.