Intern: Validation Engineering - Product Safety, Certification & Validation- (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business unit, offers internships/co-ops and potential full-time roles in aerospace data analytics. You will work on engine validation, predictive modeling, and data-driven insights to help improve engine performance and reliability.

The program emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, exposure to multiple engine programs, and opportunities to publish technical knowledge assets. Candidates should be pursuing mechanical or aerospace engineering with relevant coursework and

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• 60 credits completed by start of internship/co-op.
• Experience via coursework, projects, or on-the-job is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain predictive models for engine validation risk.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define data needs.
• Apply statistical models to identify patterns and anomalies in datasets.
• Design dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Publish knowledge assets within EKS (ESW, K-Packs, GB, training).
• Communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

Data analysis

SQL

Machine learning

Aircraft engines

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J 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. Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight - designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight - beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight‑knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need.
• May be required to obtain a security clearance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain predictive models to forecast risk factors in support of engine validation planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and other stakeholders to define engine validation data requirements and analyze datasets.
• Apply statistical models to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in engine validation datasets to extract actionable insights.
• Design and implement data visualization dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Develop and publish new knowledge assets within EKS (ESW, K‑Packs, GB, training, etc.)
• Communicate results and insights to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

We Prefer:

• Programming experience in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
• Experience in SQL and working with relational databases.
• Experience with aircraft engine systems and validation processes.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience

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

• 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.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.