Generator Mechanical Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)(Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney • Rockford, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. Collins – Electric Power Systems designs, tests, and manufactures aircraft generators (Constant Freq, Variable Freq, High Voltage DC, and other generator types). The Generator Department covers all activities and design for you to support the product from cradle to grave related effort. You will be exposed to requirement discussions with the customer, product design experience, customer interaction, and product support along with Root Cause evaluation. Development and qualification testing is also supported in our group which you may have the chance to witness and support.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a BSME or BSEE
• Prior Intern or Co-op experience a plus
• Self-Starter work mentality

Responsibilities

• Support the Electric Power product line in a variety of different ways.
• Interact with customers and provide support to them and their products in the field.
• Gain experience with the professional workplace support, interaction, responsibility etc.
• Travel opportunities may occur depending on what role you are supporting.
• Support team activities (writing CRs, supporting test, supporting assembly, writing reports and other documents).

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