2026 Pratt & Whitney Future Ready Lab Intern – GTF High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Design

RTX • Middletown, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

National Academy Foundation Future Ready Lab (NAF FRL) Internship Program Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies (RTX) company, 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. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? 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 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 five weeks starting in June 2026. NAF FRL Intern projects will center around Technology and Innovation, where interns will work on teams to solve a problem identified as critical to Pratt & Whitney’s growth through innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement. Interns will be able to incorporate new expertise into their project from what they learn in workshops and other professional development events. The job entails entry level support of new component designs and improving existing designs. Tasks could include participation in Engineering Changes through the execution of Standard Work, use of NX CAD to build models and design layouts, GD&T blueprint interpretation activities and potential manufacturing and test support as needed. The final week of the internship will be spent preparing a professional presentation based on the innovative solution identified, which intern teams will deliver to a panel of company executives and industry leaders.

Requirements

• Project Management and Planning
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
• Must be currently enrolled at the NAF Academy – Hartford Public High School or Engineering and Green Technology or Pathways Rising High School Senior or Junior
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
• Commitment to all dates and times of the internship
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Interest in engineering and technology career fields
• Demonstrate each of the following: Pratt & Whitney 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.

Responsibilities

• Entry level support of new component designs and improving existing designs.
• Participation in Engineering Changes through the execution of Standard Work
• Use of NX CAD to build models and design layouts
• GD&T blueprint interpretation activities
• Potential manufacturing and test support as needed.
• Preparing a professional presentation based on the innovative solution identified, which intern teams will deliver to a panel of company executives and industry leaders.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees