Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Prattwhitney; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to support engineers in the Advanced RF Front-End Hardware organization. You will assist in developing RF systems, subassemblies, and components, including antennas and RF test equipment, to enable future technologies across RTX.

Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, assembly and test support, and participating in design reviews with experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Experience with mechanical engineering concepts and hardware tools and devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop architecture solutions for airborne radar antenna arrays meeting customer expectations.
• Create 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for RF products, develop prototype hardware and coordinate fabrication.
• Participate in design and drawing reviews with peers and experts.
• Design and documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS Office.
• Support testing of RF components, systems, and devices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering concepts

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

3D CAD design

Engineering drawings

Harness and interconnect design

Prototype fabrication

Job description

Accessibility and Security Clearance

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a U.S. government issued security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance (Secret) is required. Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern you will support engineers in the Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Front-End Hardware organization. This role may involve supporting the development of leading-edge complex RF systems, subsystems and components, including antennas, RF circuit cards, and RF test-equipment to enable future generation technologies across RTX.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional hardware engineering teams to develop architecture solutions for airborne radar antenna arrays meeting the highest customer expectations
• Assist engineers in creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings for RF products designs, developing prototype hardware designs and coordinating fabrication, performing hands on integration and test support for prototype hardware
• Participating in design and drawing reviews with peers and subject matter experts
• Design and documentation support utilizing engineering tools, Adobe, and MS office suite
• Support testing of RF components, systems, and devices
• and Follow established procedures while working closely with program management and experienced engineers to ensure overall design objectives are met.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.
• Experience with mechanical engineering concepts and hardware tools and devices

We Prefer

• Experience creating engineering drawings
• Experience with 3D CAD design
• Experience fabricating prototype designs
• Experience with harness and interconnect design
• Experience developing and delivering presentations (verbal and/or written)
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including basic knowledge and understanding of tolerancing

Relocation Eligibility

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.

Salary and Benefits

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. 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.

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.

Company Values and Diversity

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.

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.