Production Support Engineering Co-op (Winter/Spring 2027)

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX offers a full‑time co‑op session at PW Engine Assembly & Test in Middletown, CT, running January through July/August. Interns provide daily support on the shop floor, perform technical evaluations, and contribute to RCCA using Collins and Pratt & Whitney requirements.

You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to dispositioning hardware and participating in on‑site failure investigations. Learn to research supplier specs, review engine test data, and prepare concise customer presentations while engaging

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent.
• Minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co‑op.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support of the Engine Center shop floor in Middletown, CT.
• Deliver substantiated technical evaluations and dispositions for defective components.
• Provide engineering disposition within PW system and RCCA support as needed.
• Offer on‑site support for failure investigations and product recalls.
• Research supplier specs to approve or substantiate rework or repair.
• Coordinate retrieval and review of engine test data for faults.
• Create PowerPoint presentations updating customers on investigation status.
• Attend review meetings with Collins, suppliers and customers and distribute updates.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Cross‑functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session, that will run January - July/August (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity). Daily Support of the Engine Center shop floor at PW Engine Assembly & Test in Middletown, CT. Provide substantiated technical evaluations and disposition for defective components, drawing from both Collins and Pratt & Whitney blueprint requirements and production and field limits. Provide Engineering Disposition within QN’s created in the PW system. Provide on‑site support at the engine center for failure investigations and Product Recall investigations for Collins components. Use RTX CORE Techniques to drive comprehensive investigations into product non‑quality events and support Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) as needed. Research Supplier Specs and processes to approve or substantiate rework or repair of hardware. Support rework or repair operations onsite as necessary. Coordinate retrieval, and review, of the engine test data in support of faults received. Create PowerPoint presentations updating customer on status of investigations Attend review meetings held by Collins, Suppliers and Customers Distribute status updates to Collins teams.

What You Will Learn

• How to provide daily engineering support within a fast‑paced Engine Assembly & Test environment
• Gaining hands‑on experience with shop floor operations.
• How to perform and submit technical evaluations of defective components using Collins and Pratt & Whitney design requirements, production limits, and field limits.
• How to support on‑site failure investigations and contribute to Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities.
• How to research supplier specifications and manufacturing processes to properly disposition hardware defects
• Collaboration / communication skills to support operations on the shop floor
• How to retrieve, interpret, and analyze engine test data in support of fault investigations.
• How to develop clear, professional PowerPoint presentations to communicate investigation status to customers.
• How to participate effectively in review meetings with Collins teams, suppliers, and customers.
• How to create and distribute concise technical status updates to internal teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD, Autodesk or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience managing projects and working on cross‑functional teams
• Experience with presenting information to internal and external stakeholders
• Prior RTX internship, co‑op, or work experience
• Experience with SAP

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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 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.

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.