Mechanical Design – Hot Section Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, is seeking a Mechanical Design – Hot Section Engineering Intern in Oklahoma City. The role involves leading mechanical problem resolution within an IPT, coordinating with engineering disciplines, and ensuring robust technical solutions while maintaining schedule and performance targets.

You will collaborate with CTS and Operations to support engine sustainment, interact with internal and external customers, and contribute to improving maintenance manuals and

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 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

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution with supervisor oversight.
• Support Operations and collaborate with Engineering Support Teams to address production and sustainment issues to facilitate timely delivery of engines.
• Work with Customer Technical Support to respond to customer questions and lead timely resolution of field event root cause analyses.
• Process technically sound engineering changes within program schedule that meet performance metrics such as cost, weight, and part life.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-OK-OKLAHOMA CITY-8120SC ~ 8120 S Air Depot Blvd ~ SUSTAINMENT CTR, Dock 18 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 Mechanical Design – Hot Section Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will…… The Engineer will work with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including project, structures, durability, aero-thermal, and product definition. Engineers will lead interactions with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs. Lead resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with some supervisor oversight. Enable and sustain the efficient use of Outsourcing via technical review and oversight. Establish and maintain trust with internal and external customers by executing tasks with robust technical solutions. Work with our Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to respond to customer questions, review deteriorated hardware, update engine maintenance manual limits, and lead timely resolution of field event root cause analyses. Support Operations and collaborate with Engineering Support Teams to address production and sustainment issues to facilitate the timely delivery of engines. Process technically sound engineering changes within program schedule that meet performance metrics such as cost, weight, and part life.

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

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering 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

• Experience working with a team, delivering presentations and demonstrated leadership, and organizational skills
• 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, Safety 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.

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.

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.