Systems Engineering Intern (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX’s Middletown, Connecticut facility invites engineering interns to engage in instrumentation and validation work for gas turbine engines. You will gain hands-on experience across installation, routing, dressing, and termination of instrumentation under the supervision of the Development Operations Organization.

Expect a challenging summer internship with exposure to commercial and military engines, collaboration across teams, and opportunities to contribute to real-world test environments.

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

• 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.

Education

Pursuing a degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer engineering, or a STEM major

Job description

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

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

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:

• 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

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. 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. 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.