Test Equipment Design Intern (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX in East Hartford, CT is offering an internship/co-op and full-time career path in the aerospace engineering field. You will gain hands-on design experience with Special Test Equipment (STE) while collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and operations engineers to support jet engine testing.

You'll develop and lead a technical design from start to finish, work with a team to create effective solutions, and travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering or related field.
• Actively enrolled through the internship/co-op session.

Responsibilities

• Gain design experience of Special Test Equipment (STE) while working with electrical and operations engineers to develop complex systems needed to support jet engine testing.
• Develop and lead a technical design from start to finish.
• Work closely with a team of mechanical engineers and a project engineer to develop solutions.
• Anticipated travel is less than 10%.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

NX 3D Modeling

ANSYS Workbench

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J 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

• Gain design experience of Special Test Equipment (STE) while working with electrical and operations engineers to develop complex systems needed to support jet engine testing.
• Develop and lead a technical design from start to finish.
• Work closely with a team of mechanical engineers and a project engineer to develop solutions.
• Anticipated travel is less than 10%.

What You Will Learn

STE systems range from fuel, air, hydraulic & lube systems, structural engine frames, inlet screens and ducts, exhaust collectors, thrust measurement systems, and many other components that are needed to enable jet engine testing.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a program to acquire a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Civil / Structural Engineering & Mechanical Engineers considered) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Any experience with gas turbine special test equipment and facilities.
• Any experience with AutoCAD, NX 3D Modeling, ANSYS Workbench, and Microsoft Office Suite.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviours, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

This position is classified as: 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

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.