2026 Pratt & Whitney Future Ready Lab Intern –DTMC
About The Position
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. At RTX, the world 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. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 2026 NAF Future Ready Lab (NAF FRL) Internship – CT National Academy Foundation Future Ready Lab (NAF FRL) Internship Program Pratt & Whitney, An RTX Business, is working to, once again, transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. We're Looking for NAF Interns! NAF’s Future Ready Lab powered by Pratt & Whitney is a unique paid internship opportunity designed for students at NAF Academies in the Greater Hartford, CT area. Interns will take part in skill-building workshops, gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, and collaborate with team members and mentors to complete a business project. This paid internship experience will take place over the course of eight weeks starting in June 2026. NAF FRL Intern projects will center around Technology and Innovation, where interns will work hands-on with teams that are critical to Pratt & Whitney’s growth through innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement. Interns will be able to incorporate new expertise into their projects from what they learn in workshops and other professional development events. The final week of the internship will be spent preparing a professional presentation sharing key insights and skills developed during their experience, which interns will deliver to a panel of company executives and industry leaders.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled at o East Hartford AOE o Hartford Public High School (HPHS) o Pathways Academy of Technology & Design o New Britain MET
- Rising seniors (summer between 11th & 12th grade)
- Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
- Commitment to all dates and times of the internship
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Must be a US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident/"green card" holder)
Nice To Haves
- Interest in engineering and technology career fields
- Demonstrate each of the following:
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Professionalism and respect for fellow interns, employer, and staff
- Willingness to learn by asking questions and contributing ideas
- Ability to collaborate with others as part of an inclusive team
- Attention to detail and good time-management skills
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
