Structures Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)
About The Position
The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) structures team is seeking an intern to perform structural analyses of mechanical systems and externals hardware on commercial engine programs. Hardware may include bearing supports, bearing centering springs, spacers, shafts, bearings, seals, gearboxes, oil tanks, fan drive gear systems, tubes, brackets, nozzles, mounts, and ducts. The intern will support finite element analyses, use Pratt & Whitney tools for life estimations, document results for structures discipline reviews, participate in multidisciplinary integrated product teams, and present analysis results. The intern will perform structural analysis throughout the product development cycle, from concept initiation and preliminary and detailed design through testing, validation, certification, and post-certification. The role includes recommending design trade-offs among structural, performance, weight, and producibility requirements; supporting rig and engine validation testing; monitoring critical instrumentation for key learning points and health and safety; reducing and analyzing test data; and confirming that test objectives are met. The intern will use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate component strength, stiffness, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance. The internship is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut. Applicants must be U.S. citizens because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required. The internship program provides challenging projects and opportunities to learn about the aerospace industry and RTX operations.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a STEM major and remain actively enrolled through completion of the internship session.
- Must have at least 30 credit hours at the start of the internship session.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- Experience working independently and in a team environment.
- Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis throughout the product development cycle, including concept initiation, preliminary design, detailed design, testing and validation, certification, and post-certification.
- Provide recommendations to design teams that balance structural, performance, weight, and producibility requirements.
- Support rig and engine validation tests, monitor critical instrumentation for key learning points and health and safety, reduce and analyze data, and confirm test objectives are met.
- Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate MSEN component strength, stiffness, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
- Support finite element analyses and run Pratt & Whitney tools for life estimations.
- Document analysis results for structures discipline reviews and present results in meetings.
- Participate in multidisciplinary integrated product teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
