Structures Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee scholarship program

Job summary

RTX Corporation's Pratt & Whitney division in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Structures Intern for the MSEN program to perform structural analyses of mechanical systems and externals on commercial engine programs. You will apply finite element analysis to components such as bearings, shafts, seals, and gearboxes, support life estimations, and present results to project teams.

You will gain hands-on experience across the product development cycle—from concept to post-certification—while

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or STEM field
• Minimum of 30 credit hours at internship start
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience working independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis to support product development through all lifecycle stages
• Provide test support during rig/engine validation and monitor instrumentation
• Document results and present analyses in project meetings
• Use finite element methods to evaluate MSEN components strength, stiffness, and fatigue life

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Teamwork

Independent work

Internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or STEM

Tools

Finite Element Software

PW Tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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

The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) structures team is looking for an intern in the structures discipline to perform structural analyses of Mechanical System and Externals hardware on commercial engine programs. The mechanical system/externals hardware include bearing supports, bearing centering springs, spacers, shafts, bearings, seals, gearboxes, oil tanks, fan drive gear system, tubes, brackets, nozzles, mounts and ducts. The structures engineer will be supporting FE analyses, running PW tools for life estimations, documenting results for structures discipline reviews, participating in multi-disciplined integrated product teams, presenting analysis results. As a Structures Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will...... Perform structural analysis to support all phases of product development cycle including concept initiation, preliminary design, detailed design, testing & validation, certification, and post certification. Provide recommendations to design team balancing structural, performance, weight, and producibility requirements. Provide test support during rig/engine validation and monitor critical instrumentation to get key learning points (KLPs) and ensure health & safety, perform data-reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met. Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate MSEN components strength, stiffness, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance capabilities. Document analysis results and present it in meetings

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

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session
• Minimum of 30 hours of credit at the start of the internship session
• Minimum Cumulative 3.0 GPA
• We Prefer Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• 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.

Relocation Eligibility

This position is classified as: 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. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.