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Materials & Processes and Mechanical Disciplines Engineering Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

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Full time
Where
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
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End Date: September 19, 2026
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2 days ago

Date Posted:

2026-09-14 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC 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 Type:

None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:

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.

What you'd do

  • By becoming an intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will receive hands-on training to help you build your career in aerospace.
  • The program typically lasts 10-12 weeks and assignments are available in the areas of
  • 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
  • Fatigue and fracture mechanics modeling
  • High cycle fatigue / vibrations analytical capabilities
  • System strength modeling

What they want

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session.
  • Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session.
  • Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
  • Candidate should have an interest in building a technical career in applied materials development and characterization
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively in teams as both a leader and a participant
  • Experience with common materials characterization and test methods. This may include but is not limited to mechanical test methods, thermal analysis, spectroscopy and microscopy methods.
  • Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What you get

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligibility
Starts
2026-09-14