Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Fall 2027) (Onsite)

RTX Corporation; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX invites Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering students to join the Fall 2027 Co-op at Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT. This full-time, Monday–Friday session runs August–December 2027, offering hands-on mentorship within Customer Technical Services (CTS) teams including Troubleshooting, Components, Systems, and Oil/HW sections.

You will support daily activities, assist with AOGs, and help develop and update maintenance content while gaining insight into the aerospace industry and RTX

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co‑op session
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the co‑op session
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Responsibilities

• Resolving in‑service events, overhaul findings, and MRO work‑stops
• Assisting operators with AOGs and coordinating resolution of field issues
• Developing and updating technical data and maintenance manual content, and guiding technical publications on hardware‑related topics

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Analytical thinking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

60 hours of credit by start of co-op

Minimum 3.0 GPA

On-the-job/academic project experience

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 Mechanical Engineering Fall 2027 Co-op at Pratt & Whitney, you will immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday-Friday co‑op session, that will run August - December 2027 (including the Fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). Support daily activities for the Troubleshooting, Components, Systems, Cold Section, Hot Section and Oil Systems teams in Customer Technical Services (CTS). Support the V2500 engine and CTS engineers through involvement in:

• Resolving in‑service events, overhaul findings, and MRO work‑stops
• Assisting operators with AOGs and coordinating resolution of field issues
• Developing and updating technical data and maintenance manual content, and guiding technical publications on hardware‑related topics

What You Will Learn

You’ll develop the ability to break down complex challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and apply analytical thinking to resolve issues efficiently in real‑world scenarios. You’ll learn how to effectively prioritize tasks, balance multiple responsibilities, and manage deadlines in a fast‑paced work environment. You’ll strengthen your skills in professional communication. Engineering co‑ops at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. Our co‑op program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Qualifications

Must have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co‑op session
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the co‑op session
• Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects

Prefer

• Prior RTX or aerospace 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• 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 (benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement)
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective‑bargaining agreement (payments not guaranteed and dependent on performance)

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.

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBG (U.S. based role). If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.

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.