Intern Summer 2026 Gas Turbine Controls Hardware, Mechanical Engineering (Onsite)

East Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82000 - 82000

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

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 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

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 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 teams 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street East Hartford CT 06118 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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...