Externals Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Externals Design Engineer Intern to support its Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. The role supports design tasks, field investigations, development engine testing, and production engine assembly. The intern will create and modify externals designs to meet project requirements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support build and teardown activities, and use engineering drawings and CAD/PDM tools such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter to develop models and drawings. MSEN is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartments and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engines. Externals include components such as tubes, brackets, electrical harnesses, and mounting structures packaged on the outside of the engine. Externals designers interface with engine modules and integrate lubrication, electrical, fuel, and air systems. They also help troubleshoot operational engines and investigate findings during overhauls. The internship offers practical exposure to aerospace engineering and the company’s operations through challenging, meaningful projects. The intern will develop knowledge in blueprint interpretation, GD&T, externals component design, solid modeling, tolerance stack analysis, and root cause assessments; learn to engage cross-disciplinary teams and communicate technical topics; and practice planning and executing small design tasks. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and is for Summer 2027.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field and remain actively enrolled through the end of the internship session.
- Experience with one or more tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, MATLAB, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens NX and Siemens Teamcenter.
- Experience reading engineering drawings.
- Experience with design or modeling of mechanical components.
- Experience with manufacturing methods such as tube bending, sheet metal forming, and machining.
Responsibilities
- Execute externals design tasks and create or modify designs to meet project requirements.
- Support field investigations, development engine testing, and production engine assembly.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions.
- Support build and teardown activities and help ensure designs are implemented correctly.
- Use engineering drawings and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Apply CAD and PDM tools, such as Siemens NX and Teamcenter, to develop models and drawings.
- Work with engineering teams to support project success.
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 annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable bargaining agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
