Intern: Summer 2026 - Structures (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • 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 Support engineering related efforts to meet shop and supplier delivery requirements. Perform structural analysis of components using hand calculations and finite element methods, independently and with expert guidance. Work with multidiscipline teams to address various production improvement opportunities. Translate analysis findings into actionable recommendations and proposals for the Structures Team. What You Will Learn Perform structural analysis using both hand calculations and finite element analysis, building strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience working within cross-functional teams, learning how to integrate engineering perspectives into cohesive solutions. Interpret analysis results and translate them into actionable recommendations and proposals for structures teams. Ability to balance trade-offs across engineering disciplines to arrive at practical, well-rounded technical solutions. Skills in documenting technical work through formal reports and delivering clear, persuasive presentations to management and customers. 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 Engineering or a related field
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry within the design and/or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Unigraphics, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis with academic or project-based experience.
• Experience conveying technical results and ideas through clear, persuasive written reports and oral presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results through academic assignments, team projects, or prior internships.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas.
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering related efforts to meet shop and supplier delivery requirements.
• Perform structural analysis of components using hand calculations and finite element methods, independently and with expert guidance.
• Work with multidiscipline teams to address various production improvement opportunities.
• Translate analysis findings into actionable recommendations and proposals for the Structures Team.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed