Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern in the East Hartford, CT area to join Pratt & Whitney. You\'ll be an IPT team member, addressing project challenges and aiding in task facilitation across functions, while preparing status updates for leadership and CIPT reviews.

The role emphasizes hands-on aerospace experience, CAD proficiency, and collaboration on meaningful projects with defined learning outcomes. Onsite role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor\'s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, enrolled through the internship.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and prioritizing tasks.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will serve as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) member.
• Identify and address project problems and recommend resolutions to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Facilitate project tasks with functional organizations to align with project objectives.
• Prepare and present status and technical content to IPT and CIPT.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Prioritizing tasks

Education

Bachelor\'s or advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Fusion 360

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-09-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L
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

• As a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will......
• Serve as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) team member
• Identify and addresses project problems and recommend resolutions to ensure the successful completion of projects
• Facilitate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project objectives
• Prepare/present status and technical content to IPT and CIPT

What You Will Learn

• Gain aerospace experience in your selected discipline
• Gain general engineering experience (applied and theoretical)
• Planning, analytical and execution skills
• Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and prioritizing tasks.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 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.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
• Experience using MS PowerPoint to assemble and deliver presentations.

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.

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 sta