Intern Summer 2026 Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Durability (Hybrid)

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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 flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within were seeking the people to drive it. So calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and youll find a place where your talent takes flightbeyond the borders of title a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and well 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 thats 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

• Provide analytical support through all design phase redesigns and test of power plants aircraft systems and/or parts.
• Has theoretical to Basic knowledge in Heat Transfer Thermodynamics Aero Thermal analysis and Fluid Dynamics.
• Participate as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance cost schedule and quality requirements.
• Develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor. Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy.
• Ability to write clear documentation as well as to create and provide impactful persuasive technical presentations to IPT CIPT and customers.
• Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with pears internal and external customers where significant interaction is expected.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision meeting project deliverables in time with quality and on budget.
• Attend and have participation in group meetings teleconferences and/or training required.
• Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using CORE tools and support AS9100 efforts.
• Based on business needs the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company.
• Support HSE Durability community initiatives
• English (read write speak) is required when communicating with customers co-workers or supervisors who only speak English

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Qualifications We Prefer (Optional)

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Previous experience or knowledge on gas turbines heat transfer and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Strong communication interpersonal time management and organizational skills
• Team oriented and cultural awareness
• Experience with software and programing languages. ANSYS Workbench APDL MATLAB VBA Python C Fortran MS Office NX Teamcenter SpaceClaim and SAP.
• The ability to craft clear communication and build positive relationships

Learn More & Apply Now!

Pratt & Whitneys Puerto Rico Hot Section Engineering (HSE) is seeking a goal oriented detail-focus Aero Thermal Fluid Durability Engineering Intern to work on existing and next generation of commercial and military gas turbine engines. The Engineering Intern would provide analytical support for the preliminary design phase through detailed design development testing production and field support of hot section engineering hardware. Possible opportunities include Military and Commercial Airfoils Rotor Exhaust Nozzle and Static Hardware. Determination on assigned hardware and program will be based on candidates experience and development strategy. The Aero Thermal Fluid Durability Engineering Intern will apply scientific principles to analyze innovate design develop and implement technologies components sub-systems machines tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions. Ensures novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.

This position is classified as hybrid. 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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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