Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an Engineering Intern in Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines at Pratt & Whitney for 10–12 weeks. You will engage in engine component evaluation, materials development and testing for commercial and military jet engines.

The program emphasizes hands-on experience, data analysis, and collaboration within cross-functional teams, with onsite work at RTX facilities in the United States.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Active enrollment through internship completion and a minimum 60 credit hours by start date.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required.
• Experience via on-the-job work, research, coursework or projects is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engine component evaluation, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military jet engine applications.
• Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.
• Document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental findings.

Skills

Materials testing

Structural analysis

Metallurgical analysis

Material characterization

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Materials Science Engineering

Tools

Electron microscopy

Spectroscopy

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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

As a Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney you will......

Responsible for engine component evaluation, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military jet engine applications.

Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.

Document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental findings.

What You Will Learn

The program typically lasts 10-12 weeks and assignments are available in the areas of:

• Materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings and polymers/composites
• Materials and engine component analysis through electron microscopy and other scattering techniques
• Process and analytical chemistry
• Non-destructive evaluation
• Mechanics of material and component behavior
• Fatigue and fracture mechanics modeling
• High cycle fatigue / vibrations analytical capabilities
• System strength modeling
• Materials property and process modeling
• Material data analysis, statistics and applications to engine design
• 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 Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.

Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.

Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Candidate should have an interest in building a technical career in applied materials development and characterization
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant
• Experience with common materials characterization and test methods. This may include but is not limited to mechanical test methods, thermal analysis, spectroscopy and microscopy 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the sp