Intern: Summer 2026 - Design Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX

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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. 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?

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months of experience with NX and ANSYS.
• 6 months of experience in Teamcenter or other PLM systems.
• Prior gas turbine experience through internships, co-ops and or training.
• 6 months of experience with ASME Y14.5 specification.
• Understand technical processes and design requirements of multiple gas turbine hardware (internal, external, static, or rotating hardware).

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical designs of gas turbine engine parts for fuel, hydraulic, lubrication and air management systems.
• Interpret and define tolerances and features on part drawings.
• Perform tolerance analysis.
• Develop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones and requirements.
• Learn and apply solid modeling and analysis tools.
• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics (cost, weight, performance, etc.).
• Support the PW Integrated Product Deployment process by providing guidance to suppliers and customers request for information.
• Prepare technical documentation to substantiate engineering changes, quality non-conformance, repair requirements or a hardware design phases progression.
• Understand basic manufacturing processes, specifications, and design requirements of multiple gas turbine hardware.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees