Test Engineer at Assembly Systems Intern Onsite

RTX; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX offers a US-based internship opportunity in Middletown, CT, focused on engineering support for aircraft engine assembly and test across Commercial, Military, and Industrial lines. You will learn engine systems operation, instrumentation installation, and data validation while contributing to on-site test coverage and assembly planning.

The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical thinking, and continuous learning, with potential off-shift exposure to gain hands-on test experience and knowledge

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Science & Technology and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for development engine assembly and test across the P&W product lines (Commercial, Military, and Industrial).
• Support assembly plans and coordination, instrumentation requirements coordination, assembly procedure development & methods, on-site and test coverage, test data management and validation.
• Active participation in discipline improvement activities and knowledge management.
• Work with assembly support teams to support engine builds and tests. Off-shift and weekend work may occur to gain test coverage experience.

Skills

Results focus

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Science & Technology

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-09

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

What You Will Do:

• Provide engineering support for development engine assembly and test across the P&W product lines (Commercial, Military, and Industrial), while focusing on engine systems functional understanding, learning and validation through both analytical tools and data acquisition from testing.
• Support assembly plans and coordination, instrumentation requirements coordination, assembly procedure development & methods, on-site and test coverage, test data management and validation.
• Active participation in discipline improvement activities and knowledge management.
• Work with assembly support teams to support engine builds and tests. Off-shift and weekend work may occur to gain test coverage experience.

What You Will Learn:

• Develop an understanding of how aircraft engines operate as a system and how they are validated for use in the commercial and military applications
• Develop an initial understanding of the engine system, including assembly and test
• Build system level knowledge of engine assembly, instrumentation installation and overall jet engine function.

Qualifications you must have:

• Must be pursuing Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering Science & Technology and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Results focus, teamwork, communication skills, analytical thinking, adaptability, and continuous learning are key competencies.

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

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.

• 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
• 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.