Intern: Summer 2027 - Control/Diagnostic Software (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney CDS in Jupiter, FL is seeking a motivated engineering student or early-career professional for a hands-on internship/co-op. You will contribute to software requirements, designs, and verification for engine control and diagnostic systems, working within an Agile team to deliver traceable, tested solutions.

This onsite role offers exposure to multidisciplinary engineering, Matlab/Simulink usage, and collaboration across hardware and software domains.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or related engineering field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework.
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs
• Perform analytical studies to substantiate requirements and designs
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs

Skills

Agile framework

Software design

Requirements analysis

Prototype testing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Embedded software

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-04

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:

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostic Systems (CDS) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military and commercial gas turbine engine control and diagnostic systems. CDS is responsible for all aspects of Pratt & Whitney engine control and diagnostic system development and support, including requirements analysis & definition, system & software architecture, algorithm design, product software design, verification & validation and engine and flight test support.

As a member of a dynamic engineering organization, this position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to apply multidisciplinary engineering and leadership skills in the development and support of complex engine control and diagnostic systems and software.

• Develop software requirements and designs within the Agile Framework:
• Decompose system level and customer interface requirements into software requirements and designs
• Document traceability or rationale for derived requirements and designs
• Perform analytical studies to substantiate requirements and designs
• Conduct iterative prototype testing of requirements and designs

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:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or related engineering field and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working effectively in a multidisciplinary/multi-project team environment focused on developing and supporting mission critical embedded systems
• Experience working military programs is a plus
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink
• Minimum 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship.

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.
• Relocation Eligibility

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.

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.

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