Aero Thermal Fluids Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)
About The Position
The Aero Thermal Fluids Intern will support design analysis for lubrication systems in aero-engines used in commercial and military applications. Working alongside engineers and subject-matter experts, the intern will assess component and system design, performance, and durability, and learn how multiphysics phenomena affect jet-engine systems. The role includes conducting computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or heat-transfer analysis, evaluating two-phase flow systems, writing small analysis codes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate results. The intern will document findings and present results to stakeholders while contributing to advances in lubrication system design. Pratt & Whitney’s engineering internship program provides challenging and impactful projects intended to develop an understanding of the aerospace industry, the company, and its operations. This is an onsite, U.S.-based summer 2027 internship in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens may access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship.
- Experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer through coursework or projects.
- Experience in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, or system analysis for flow and energy-transfer systems.
- Experience writing analysis code using Python or an equivalent tool.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience analyzing multiphysics phenomena.
- Experience with CAD tools such as NX or similar software.
- At least 60 credit hours completed by the start of the internship.
- Familiarity with CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent.
- Exposure to AI-based data-analysis techniques.
Responsibilities
- Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or heat-transfer analysis to evaluate lubrication system designs.
- Analyze multiphysics phenomena, including fluid mechanics and heat transfer, to assess system performance.
- Write and use small codes to analyze flow and energy-transfer systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and validate analysis results.
- Contribute to the advancement of lubrication system designs for jet engines.
- Support evaluation of two-phase flow systems and their impact on performance.
- Document findings and present results to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
