Intern: Summer 2026 - Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney • East Hartford, CT

2d • $37,000 - $82,000 • 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. 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? The Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (MPE + MD) department is seeking talented engineering candidates to join our summer internship program. During your internship you could be responsible for engine component evaluation, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military jet engine applications. Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, structural analysis or structural software tool development, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis. Interns will document and analyze data/results, prepare reports and presentations, draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental findings. The program typically lasts 10-12 weeks and assignments are available in the areas of: Materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings and polymers/composites Materials and engine component analysis through electron microscopy and other scattering techniques Process and analytical chemistry Non-destructive evaluation Mechanics of material and component behavior Fatigue and fracture mechanics modeling High cycle fatigue / vibrations analytical capabilities System strength modeling Materials property and process modeling Material data analysis, statistics and applications to engine design Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree program in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering/sciences field
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant

Responsibilities

• Engine component evaluation
• Materials and/or chemical process development
• Analyses
• Testing and other support functions for both commercial and military jet engine applications
• Mechanical testing
• Structural analysis or structural software tool development
• Materials analysis
• Metallurgical or chemical analysis
• Inspection processes or coating property analysis
• Document and analyze data/results
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Draw conclusions and make recommendations based on experimental findings

Benefits

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• On the job training provided.
• 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