Mechanical Design Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, invites engineering interns to contribute to the PW engine product line, including next-generation commercial and military engines. You will participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop and produce hardware, and support design reviews and engineering standard work.

This onsite role offers exposure to production, field investigation, and aftermarket technical support, with a focus on gaining fundamentals in mechanical design and gas turbine technology.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Have the opportunity to work on the full PW engine product line, including the next generation of commercial and military engines.
• Hardware responsibilities include components found in the compressor, turbine, and bearing compartments.
• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of gas turbine hardware including.
• Responsibility for design configuration, including cost, weight, and producibility requirements.
• Participation on multidisciplinary teams to develop and produce new hardware.
• Advance gas turbine technology and mechanical design methods.
• Support design reviews and execute Engineering Standard Work.

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

Location: US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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

• Have the opportunity to work on the full PW engine product line, including the next generation of commercial and military engines.
• Hardware responsibilities include components found in the compressor, turbine, and bearing compartments.
• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of gas turbine hardware including.
• Responsibility for design configuration, including cost, weight, and producibility requirements.
• Participation on multidisciplinary teams to develop and produce new hardware.
• Advance gas turbine technology and mechanical design methods.
• Support design reviews and execute Engineering Standard Work.
• Provide production, field investigation, and aftermarket technical support.

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 Mechanical or Aerospace 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.

We Prefer

• Experience using computer aided design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical hardware documentation or drawing standards.
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience.
• Experience with engineering analysis and manufacturing processes.

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

This position is classified as: 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.

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.

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.