Mechanical Design Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Wells (ME); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is offering an engineering internship in the United States (Wells, Maine) where interns work on the full Power & Weight engine product line, including next‑gen commercial and military engines. Hardware work spans compressor, turbine, and bearing components, with involvement from concept to detailed designs and multidisciplinary teams.

Eligibility includes pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 60 credits by start and a 3.0 GPA.

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

• 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.
• 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 software

GPA 3.0

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

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

• 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

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.

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.

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.

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