Project Engineering Co-Op (Spring 2027) (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, offers a Spring 2027 Project Engineering Co‑op. Join a full‑time mentorship program running January 2027 to May 2027, collaborating with operations, quality, procurement and engineering SMEs to drive root cause investigations and implement product and process improvements.

This role develops cross‑functional collaboration, data tracking, and supplier interactions; candidates pursuing engineering degrees with a 3.0+ GPA and familiarity with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co‑op session.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: product design, drawing definition/ interpretation or manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering related efforts to meet shop and supplier delivery requirements.
• Partner closely with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering discipline SMEs to drive root cause investigations, develop associated corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams to address various production improvement opportunities.
• Track group metrics and look for improvements.
• Coordinate evaluation and response to supplier requests for information electronic Supplier Request for Information (eSRI).

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Unigraphics

Ansys

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K 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 Project Engineering Co-op (Spring 2027) at Pratt & Whitney, you will......
• Immerse yourself in a full‑time, Monday‑Friday co‑op session, that will run January 2027 - May 2027 (including the Spring semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• Support engineering related efforts to meet shop and supplier delivery requirements.
• Partner closely with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering discipline SMEs to drive root cause investigations, develop associated corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams to address various production improvement opportunities.
• Track group metrics and look for improvements.
• Coordinate evaluation and response to supplier requests for information electronic Supplier Request for Information (eSRI).

What You Will Learn

• Coordination with cross functional teams
• Opportunity to grow communication and leadership skills through driving Quality Notification (QN) workflow with outsource teams.
• Effective communication for technical issues
• Metric tracking tools and impact to the PW business
• Gain hands‑on experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and strengthening partnership skills.
• Develop communication and leadership capabilities by driving the Quality Notification (QN) workflow with outsource partners.
• Communicate technical issues clearly and effectively to stakeholders.
• Learn to use metric‑tracking tools to analyze performance trends and understand their impact on the PW business.

Qualifications - Must Have

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co‑op session
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: product design, drawing definition/ interpretation or manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications - Prefer

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry within the design and/or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Teamcenter, Unigraphics, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis.
• Experience with hardware, blueprints and manufacturing methods.
• Prior RTX 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

Location & Salary

Location: 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

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.