Mechanical Engineering Co-op (Fall 2027) (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

9d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering Fall 2027 Co-op at Pratt & Whitney, you will immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session that will run August - December 2027. This is a working mentorship opportunity where students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully engage. You will support daily activities for the Troubleshooting, Components, Systems, Cold Section, Hot Section and Oil Systems teams in Customer Technical Services (CTS). You will support the V2500 engine and CTS engineers through involvement in resolving in-service events, overhaul findings, and MRO work-stops. You will also assist operators with AOGs and coordinating resolution of field issues, and develop and update technical data and maintenance manual content, guiding technical publications on hardware-related topics. Through this co-op, you will develop the ability to break down complex challenges, evaluate potential solutions, and apply analytical thinking to resolve issues efficiently in real-world scenarios. You will learn how to effectively prioritize tasks, balance multiple responsibilities, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced work environment, and strengthen your skills in professional communication. Engineering co-ops at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business. Our co-op program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Requirements

Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the co-op session.
Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the co-op session.
Minimum Cumulative 3.0 GPA
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Prior RTX or aerospace internship, co-op, or work experience.

Responsibilities

Support daily activities for the Troubleshooting, Components, Systems, Cold Section, Hot Section and Oil Systems teams in Customer Technical Services (CTS).
Support the V2500 engine and CTS engineers through involvement in resolving in-service events, overhaul findings, and MRO work-stops.
Assist operators with AOGs and coordinating resolution of field issues.
Develop and update technical data and maintenance manual content, and guiding technical publications on hardware-related topics.