Systems Engineering Summer Intern- Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is offering an internship/co-op in Windsor Locks, CT for a Systems Engineering-focused student. You will report to a Systems Integration Manager and help develop, manage and allocate requirements for engine control systems, while supporting verification activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a STEM degree, have 60+ credit hours, and bring familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, DOORS/DXL and SysML tools. Onsite work with potential DoD clearance is valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and enrolled through internship/co-op.
• Must have at least 60 credit hours by start of internship/co-op session.
• On-the-job experience, coursework or projects acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering support across assigned programs.
• Develop and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Support verification plans and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork

System-level thinking

Presentation experience

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola

DOORS/DXL

SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo

MS Office

Job description

Position Information

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A

Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

About RTX

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

• This position reports to a Systems Integration Manager and is responsible for providing systems engineering support across assigned programs.
• Develop, manage, and allocate requirements for engine control systems.
• Perform control system analyses to support requirements development and verification activities for engine control system products.
• Integrate engine control system components and subsystems.
• Coordinate requirements and verification plans across multidisciplinary teams within Collins and with external customers.
• Support the validation and verification of product requirements through analysis, development testing, and acceptance/qualification/certification testing.
• Analyze engine parameter data, support investigations using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies and identify issues down to the component level for resolution by the responsible Integrated Project Team (IPT).

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEMP) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or eligible to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Aerospace engineering internship, coop, and/or school project team experience.
• Experience with gas turbine engines, aircraft systems, or comparable systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, DOORS/DXL, MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape/Dymola, and SysML/MagicDraw/Cameo.
• Understanding of system controls, dynamics modeling, verification, and validation.
• Strong communication & teamwork skills; experience presenting.
• Strong analytical capability; ability to think at the system level.

What We Offer

• 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.

Salary and Employment Details

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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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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.