Mechanical Engineer Intern - Test Solutions

Pratt & Whitney • Mckinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RTX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer Intern for its Test Solutions work in McKinney, Texas. The role is onsite and is intended for a student enrolled in a bachelor's or higher degree program who will be entering at least their sophomore year by the start of Summer 2027. The intern will contribute to aerospace and defense work by designing structures, assemblies, and some mechanisms; completing detailed design and drafting per ASME Y14.5; supporting development hardware procurement and testing; managing suppliers and subcontractors; and coordinating cross-functionally to mature designs rapidly.

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued clearance prior to the start date, with the ability to obtain an interim clearance also required prior to the start date. Applicants should upload their most recent transcripts with their resume and include cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on the resume.

The salary range is $37,000–$82,000. Eligible applicants may receive benefits, subject to the business unit and any applicable collective-bargaining agreement. RTX anticipates the application window will close approximately 40 days after the notice was posted, but may shorten or extend it based on candidate flow and business needs. Candidates may be asked to attend selected interview steps in person, regardless of the role’s designated work arrangement.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's or higher degree program and be entering at least the sophomore year by the start of Summer 2027.
• Be pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and transferable clearance is required prior to the start date, and the ability to obtain an interim clearance is also required prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with Creo modeling and drafting.
• Experience with Windchill and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design structures, assemblies, and some mechanisms.
• Complete detailed design and drafting work per ASME Y14.5.
• Support procurement and testing of development hardware.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to mature designs rapidly.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Relocation eligibility
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and other factors; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern