Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern in Windsor Locks, CT to support the Rotating Machinery Design Engineering Group. You will assist in the design, development, test, qualification and production support of components in Power & Controls while collaborating with CIPTs and cross-functional teams.

The role requires pursuing an engineering degree and CAD proficiency, with opportunities to contribute to cost-reduction projects and sustain activities, gaining hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Experience with CAD software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Fusion 360 or equivalent.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CIPT and drive communication, risk management, and project requirements.
• Support both design and testing activities for components in Power & Controls.
• Organize and execute multiple complex tasks and support sustaining activities.
• Contribute to cost reduction projects and perform mechanical, structural, and aero-thermal analyses.

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Creo

Catia

AutoCAD

Autodesk

Fusion 360

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.

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace, you will support all activities in the Rotating Machinery Design Engineering Group. The Mechanical Design Engineering Intern is charged with engineering activities associated with the design, development, test, qualification, and production support of Components in Power & Controls. The intern supports hardware issues and improvements after program development and entry into service.

The intern’s primary responsibilities may include:

• Active participation in Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) including driving communication, risk management, and project requirements
• Support both design and testing activities
• Demonstrated ability to organize and execute several complex tasks
• Support sustaining activities
• Support cost reduction projects
• Support mechanical, structural, and aero-thermal analyses

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session. Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, AutoCAD, Autodesk, Fusion 360, or equivalent. Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with ANSYS finite element analysis and/or MATLAB Technical experience through prior internships
• Prior leadership experience and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)
• A minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, 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.

• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.