Intern: Summer 2026 - Gas Turbine Controls Hardware, Mechanical Engineering (Onsite), PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA, CT, US

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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?

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS) Organization is responsible for developing control system architecture and integrating the design of components, modules and systems into world class commercial and military jet turbine engine and aircraft systems.

The CDS organization is seeking a Mechanical Hardware Systems Intern with strong technical, communication and teamwork skills. The successful candidate will be responsible to develop, integrate and certify lubrication, pneumatic, and thermal management subsystems and hardware for Civil and Military customers. CDS engineering work the entire system life cycle from 1) control system technology development, 2) interpreting customer requirements, decomposing them to hardware and software, 3) technical and project oversight of hardware implementation, to 4) ensuring control system compliance across engine, flight and customer compliance testing, and finally, 5) leading system and hardware field issue triage and resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owner of one or more control component specifications
• Coordinate hardware item Flight Safety/ Safety requirements
• Responsible for technical resolution of supplier compliance gaps
• Technical & Project Owner for Supplier Reviews
• Supplier development validation testing (DVT) issue resolution
• Hardware development engine test readiness
• Hardware item component Cert/Qualification (36-point Checklist) (Plans, Reports)
• Field issue component root cause and corrective action
• Supports integrated product team lead on engineering changes for controls components
• Tracking field issues
• Processing available field data to support Root Cause Analysis
• Developing tools for large data processing
• Engaging subject matter experts for issue investigations
• Leading component supplier investigations, corrective actions definition and on-time execution
• Reporting status, progress, risks on ongoing component redesign projects
• Diving on detailed investigations on top field failures contributors and build team's expertise on electrical, electronics and sensing subsystems

What You Will Learn

• Engineering Interns at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful, and impactful projects across our business.
• Our intern program seeks to help you develop an understanding of the aerospace industry and learn about our company and its operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type  (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.​ 

​​Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.​ 

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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