Technician Intern: Summer 2026 - Materials & Processes Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•$37,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

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? The Materials & Processes Engineering and Mechanical Disciplines (MPE + MD) department is seeking talented technology students to join our Summer 2026 internship program in laboratory Technician roles.

Requirements

Enrolled in a two or four year Technology or STEM degree program
Able to commute to East Hartford, CT
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
Experience in Microsoft Office tools
Experience working effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

Responsible for engine component, materials and/or chemical process development, analyses, testing and other support functions for both commercial and military engine applications.
Specific tasks may include mechanical testing, materials analysis, metallurgical or chemical analysis, inspection processes or coating property analysis.
Prepare samples, execute laboratory testing, document and analyze data/results.
The internship will primarily support one of the below disciplines: Materials development for aerospace alloys, coatings and polymers/composites
Materials and engine component analysis through electron microscopy and other scattering techniques
Process and analytical chemistry
Non-destructive evaluation
Mechanics of material and component behavior
Materials property and process modeling
Material data analysis, statistics and applications to engine design

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.

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