Mechanical Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX offers internships and early-career opportunities in aerospace and defense. Join a world-class team in a hands-on role that develops technical and collaboration skills across IPTs and CIPTs, with exposure to planning, scheduling, and execution of complex aerospace projects.

The role emphasizes CAD tools experience, MS PowerPoint presentation skills, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher, with onsite work and U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) team member.
• Identify and address 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.

Skills

Planning

Scheduling

Prioritizing tasks

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Fusion 360

MS PowerPoint

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

• 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

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.

• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

Relocation Eligibility

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD.

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.

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 aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.