Technical Publications– Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Technical Developer Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX, collaborating with Pratt & Whitney, seeks an AI/ML Technical Developer Intern to build and evaluate AI prototypes using structured data and XML-based documentation. You will participate in end-to-end prototype development and learn how to apply AI to aerospace data analysis.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/Data Science-related degrees, with skills in Python, ML concepts, and NLP. The internship emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams and exposure to real-world aerospace projects.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field and enrolled through the internship session.
• Minimum of 60 credit hours by start of internship.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of AI/ML prototypes for data analysis and process improvement.
• Work with XML-based documentation to prepare datasets for analysis.
• Develop and test ML models for classification, pattern recognition, or anomaly detection.
• Evaluate model performance using defined metrics (precision, recall, FP rate).
• Build scripts to support exploratory data analysis and preprocessing.
• Support integration of AI outputs into human-in-the-loop workflow.
• Document model assumptions, limitations, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical publications, QA, and engineering to validate prototype outputs.

Skills

Python programming

Machine learning concepts

NLP concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in CS/Data Science/Software Engineering/Applied Math/AI

Tools

XML

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

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

As a Technical Publications- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Technical Developer Intern at Pratt & Whitney you will…..

• Assist in development of AI/ML prototypes to support technical data analysis and process improvement
• Work with structured technical data (e.g., Exstensible Markup Language (XML) -based documentation) to prepare datasets for analysis
• Develop and test machine learning models for classification, pattern recognition, or anomaly detection
• Evaluate model performance using measurable metrics (precision, recall, false positive rate)
• Build scripts and tools to support exploratory data analysis and preprocessing
• Support integration of AI-assisted outputs into a human-in-the-loop review workflow
• Document model assumptions, limitations, and improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with technical publications, Quality Assurance, and engineering stakeholders to validate prototype outputs

What You Will Learn

• Development of at least one functioning AI prototype in sandbox environment
• Documented performance evaluation against defined baseline metrics
• Defined human-in-the-loop workflow for model validation
• Technical report detailing model architecture, assumptions, and improvement roadmap
• 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 Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with data preprocessing and model evaluation techniques
• Experience with natural language processing (NLP) concepts
• Experience collaborating in teams and managing tasks to meet deadlines.
• Experience with Python programming and machine learning concept
• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data
• 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

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 attendselect 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.

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