Structures Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking an engineering intern in Middletown, CT, to support detailed design through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operation. You will apply ANSYS/FEA methods to assess strength, vibration, fatigue, and damage tolerance, contributing to cross-disciplinary teams and on-site project work.

The program offers exposure to design solutions balancing durability, performance, and weight, with travel about 10% and a focus on professional growth within the aerospace

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field and actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Experience with ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), or Fatigue and Fracture.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
• Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• Support in-service field investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140

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

• Provide analytical support for detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
• Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• Support in-service field investigations.
• Participate in multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.
• Travel Requirements: 10%

What You Will Learn

Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field and actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
• Experience with one or more of the following: ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), or Fatigue and Fracture.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Structures experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods.
• Experience providing communication and driving task coordination to completion.
• Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.

Role Type

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the not