Structures Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)
About The Position
The Structures Intern will join the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) structures team at Pratt & Whitney and perform structural analyses of mechanical systems and externals hardware on commercial engine programs. The hardware includes 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 analysis results for structures reviews, participate in multidisciplinary integrated product teams, and present analysis findings. The work spans product development from concept initiation through design, testing and validation, certification, and post-certification. The intern will also provide test support during rig and engine validation, monitor instrumentation, analyze test data, and help confirm test objectives are met. The internship offers challenging, meaningful projects intended to help interns understand the aerospace industry, Pratt & Whitney, and its operations. The role is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship because access to information under the program or contract is restricted to U.S. citizens.
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.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract.
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 and detailed design, testing and validation, certification, and post-certification.
- Recommend design approaches that balance structural, performance, weight, and producibility requirements.
- Support rig and engine validation testing, monitor critical instrumentation, identify key learning points, and help ensure health and safety.
- Reduce and analyze test data and confirm that test objectives are met.
- Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate 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, depending on position level and applicable agreements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
