Mechanical Design Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

First Roles; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Design Intern for Pratt & Whitney projects in the U.S. You will work across the PW engine product line, from concept to detailed designs, focusing on gas turbine hardware inside compressor, turbine, and bearing areas.

You'll join multidisciplinary teams to develop hardware, support design reviews, and apply your CAD and analysis skills to improve cost, weight, and producibility while learning aerospace advanced technologies.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and enrolled through 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

• Work on the full PW engine product line, including the next generation of commercial and military engines.
• Develop 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.

Skills

CAD experience

Engineering analysis

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Minimum 60 credit hours completed

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

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.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Design Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will......

• 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.

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 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.

Qualifications 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

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.

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