Mechanical Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-15



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130



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

The Pratt & Whitney Engineering organization is focused on delivering to customer requirements, advancing market-differentiating technologies, leading continuous improvement, and developing technical leadership.

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) at Pratt and Whitney is responsible for all of the engineering activities for the fan and low/high compressor across PW's engines.

As a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will……

• Collaborate as a discipline focused member of an Integrated Product Team (IPT). Support the team when interfacing with customers.
• Design new hardware/tooling and improve existing hardware by executing Engineering Changes.
• Perform hand calculations to support creation of finite element models and determine acceptability to criteria.
• Conduct mechanical and functional interface integration activities between hardware groups.
• Evaluate hardware non-conformances originating at OEM and provide recommendations for action to Manufacturers.
• Provide interpretation of blueprints based on GD&T principles.

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 Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship session. 
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership inside and/or outside of school.
• Experience with a CAD system is highly preferred (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Pro/E, CATIA, or other).
• Experience with GD&T and reading blueprints is highly preferred.
• Experience with FEM software (ANSYS, NX Simulation, SolidWorks Simulation, or other).
• 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, Safety and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.

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