Intern: Summer 2026 - Manufacturing Engineering (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • $37,000 - $82,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Our internships are designed to help build your professional credentials while also igniting your imagination. Opportunities exist throughout our company and are available to students who are motivated to learn and grow. Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced commercial and military turbine engines, is seeking talented engineering students to join our organization in an internship capacity during the summer of 2026. The intern will be given a specific process improvement task to take ownership of, and progress to completion throughout their internship.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an engineering degree program, preferably in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or Physics
• Minimum of 30 credits prior to starting your internship
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• Applicable manufacturing engineering experience and processing knowledge
• Understanding of machining and NC programming
• Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

• Identify & implement shop floor process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs
• Assist in creating and maintaining shop floor work instructions (including specifications, engineering changes, process control, and tooling definition/requirements)
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement
• Participate in special projects that could involve cost reduction, special processes, machining processes and supplier support activities

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees