2026 Pratt & Whitney Future Ready Lab Intern – Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is a global leader in aviation propulsion and behind many of the major advances in both military and commercial engines. The Engineering organization is divided into four Module Centers, including Hot Section, Compression and Mechanical Systems, Fans and Externals, and Product Delivery. The Module Centers are an extraordinary engineering organization, aligned by component-level hardware in different sections of the jet engine. We design, manufacture and service aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, and small turbojet propulsion products. Pratt and Whitney Hot Section Engineering (HSE) is looking for a highly motivated, goal oriented, detail focused engineer to join its 2026 Engineering Summer Internship Program. You have the opportunity to try one of four disciplines (Project, Design, Structures, and Durability) during your summer experience. This summer internship will require a candidate that can demonstrate leadership, excellent communication skills, and a command of high school foundational science and math knowledge. Specific responsibilities will be supporting an Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of a cross functional group of Project, Design, Structures, and Durability team members. You will need to communicate the status of your technical tasks to CIPT leaders and your fellow IPT members. You may also have the opportunity to work closely with purchasing, suppliers, customer support and or the sustainment teams to support engine deliveries and field challenges. At the end of the summer you will summarize your overall experience with a final presentation for the HSE Leadership Team. Must be a U. S Citizen to apply. 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. 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. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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.

Requirements

Must be a U. S Citizen to apply.
Demonstrate leadership.
Excellent communication skills.
A command of high school foundational science and math knowledge.

Responsibilities

Supporting an Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of a cross functional group of Project, Design, Structures, and Durability team members.
Communicating the status of your technical tasks to CIPT leaders and your fellow IPT members.
Working closely with purchasing, suppliers, customer support and or the sustainment teams to support engine deliveries and field challenges.
Summarizing your overall experience with a final presentation for the HSE Leadership Team.