Aero Thermal Fluids Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)
About The Position
The Aero Thermal Fluids Intern at Pratt & Whitney will support design analysis for lubrication systems in aero-engines for commercial and military applications. The intern will work alongside engineers and technical experts to assess component design, performance, and durability, and learn how multiphysics phenomena affect jet-engine components and systems. The role includes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and heat-transfer analysis, evaluation of lubrication-system designs and two-phase flow systems, and use of small analysis codes for flow and energy-transfer systems. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and validate results, document findings, and present results to stakeholders. The internship is part of a program intended to provide meaningful engineering projects and an understanding of the aerospace industry and Pratt & Whitney’s operations.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and remain actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
- 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 because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multiphysics phenomena analysis.
- Experience with CAD tools such as NX or similar software.
- At least 60 credit hours by the internship start.
- 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
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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Career Level
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