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

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney’s internship program offers hands-on training across aerospace materials and processes, including coatings, polymers, and composites. You’ll engage in mechanical testing, materials characterization, and data analysis to support both commercial and military jet engine applications.

The program lasts 10-12 weeks with assignments in materials development, electron microscopy, and analytical chemistry.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Support engine component evaluation, materials and chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for aero engine applications.
• Document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental findings.
• Engage in mechanical testing, structural analysis, materials analysis, and non-destructive evaluation as applicable.
• Collaborate with teammates across areas such as coatings, metallurgy, and chemical analysis to advance internship projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related STEM major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-14 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

What You Will Do

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

By becoming an intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will receive hands‑on training to help you build your career in aerospace. 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.

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. 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.

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: Click on this link to read the 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.