Turbine Aero-Thermal Systems Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)
About The Position
The Turbine Aero-Thermal Systems Intern will join Pratt & Whitney’s Aerothermal group and contribute to the analysis and development of turbine systems. Working alongside senior engineers, the intern will gain hands-on experience in aerothermal engineering and support work that impacts turbine-system performance and efficiency. The role includes assessing cooling and sealing effectiveness in internal air systems, conducting thermal analyses of rotating and static hardware, and using computational fluid dynamics to evaluate turbine performance. The intern will also support project documentation and presentations, assist with design trade studies, analyze test data, and collaborate with engineers on fluid-dynamics and heat-transfer challenges. The internship is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Remain actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
- Have completed at least 30 credits before the internship start date.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Be a U.S. citizen; the posting states that only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or exposure to fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience with applied thermodynamics and turbomachinery component design.
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar programming languages.
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Analyze internal air systems to assess cooling and sealing effectiveness.
- Conduct thermal analysis of rotating and static hardware components.
- Perform computational fluid dynamics analysis to evaluate turbine system performance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to address technical challenges in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
- Prepare technical documentation and present findings to support ongoing projects.
- Assist in trade studies to explore design options and optimize system capabilities.
- Transform raw test data into actionable insights to shape design decisions.
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
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
