Intern: Summer 2026 - Quality Core Lab (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

6d•$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? What You Will Do Work along with analysts in the MCL Core laboratory to perform routine compliance testing, analysis, and investigations for Quality. The MCL Core lab consists of Chemistry, Mechanical Testing, and Metallurgical Testing labs. Challenges include interpretation of testing procedures, testing techniques, metallographic techniques, mechanical testing techniques, identifying proper testing equipment, drawing interpretation, and understanding specification requirements. Once a level of proficiency is displayed the intern will be asked to perform and record test results independently.

Requirements

Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
Major or minor in Metallurgy or Materials Science preferred.
Previous exposure to quality principles and tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Work along with analysts in the MCL Core laboratory to perform routine compliance testing, analysis, and investigations for Quality.
Challenges include interpretation of testing procedures, testing techniques, metallographic techniques, mechanical testing techniques, identifying proper testing equipment, drawing interpretation, and understanding specification requirements.
Once a level of proficiency is displayed the intern will be asked to perform and record test results independently.