Systems Engineering Intern (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT is seeking a highly motivated engineering student for a summer internship in the instrumentation operation group within the Development Operations Organization. The role focuses on validation program support and complex assignments related to gas turbine jet engine development, including instrumentation installation and integration into test environments.

The internship offers exposure to aerospace testing, manufacturing contexts, and collaborative project work

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering, or a STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.
• Previous engineering intern experience at an aerospace company.
• Experience with testing, manufacturing, and technical group projects.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation installation, routing, dressing, and termination for engine test environments.
• Support validation programs and work on gas turbine jet engine development tasks.

Skills

Instrumentation

Validation support

Gas turbine testing

Education

Mechanical/Aero/Electrical/Computer Engineering or STEM major

Job description

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need. The Development Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join the instrumentation operation group as a summer intern at the Middletown, Connecticut facility. This position requires a strong skill set in validation program support and involves complex assignments related to gas turbine jet engine development. The role encompasses instrumentation installation, routing, dressing, and termination techniques, ensuring all instrumentation is integrated accurately and reliably into engine test environments.

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 degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering, or a STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co‑op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Previous engineering intern experience at an aerospace company Experience with testing, manufacturing, and technical group projects

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.

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.

Salary Range

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.

Equal‑Opportunity Employment

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 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.

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A 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

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.