Aero Propulsion Systems Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-G 400 Main St BLDG G

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 Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) organization is responsible for the functional aerodynamic design analysis and performance of components and modules throughout Pratt & Whitney commercial and military engine product lines.

The Aero Propulsion Systems teams are part of the ATF organization focused on the aerodynamic design and analysis of high-performance military exhaust systems including bypass duct and nozzle aerodynamics augmentor combustion and exhaust system cooling design as well as propulsion system acoustics and aeromechanics and commercial engine inlet / nacelle aerodynamics.

We are seeking motivated college interns with strong technical problem solving and communication skills to join our team and be part of continuing Pratt & Whitneys industry leadership in current and next generation military propulsion systems.

As an Aero Propulsion Systems Intern at Pratt & Whitney you will

• Perform aerodynamic and thermal analyses in support of aircraft engine and technology development

• Process analytical and rig / engine test data to inform design decisions and root cause analyses

• Coordinate analyses review with subject matter experts and communicate results as part of a cross-discipline team (aero design structures)

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 Bachelors or Advanced degree Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or related Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) field and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
• Experience with modeling and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) including tools such as Fluent Star-CCM CharLES or similar
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• DoD Security Clearance
• Experience with Meshing
• Experience with Lofting and CAD
• Experience with ANSYS / FEA

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration 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 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 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Intern