About the role#
As an F135 Fan Design Intern, you will join an Integrated Product Team at Pratt & Whitney. You will contribute to the development and sustainment of aerospace hardware. This role requires U.S. citizenship and is based on-site in Middletown, Connecticut, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate as a member of an Integrated Product Team.
- Support the team during interactions with military customers.
- Execute Engineering Changes to improve existing hardware.
- Perform hand calculations to support design tasks.
- Conduct mechanical and functional interface integration between hardware groups.
- Evaluate hardware non-conformances and aid in internal and external engineering investigations.
- Interpret blueprints using GD&T principles.
- Assist with the management of hardware safety and sustainment efforts at Air Force Bases.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree program for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
- Completion of at least 30 credit hours by the start of the internship.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and CAD systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Prior internship or work experience is preferred, including previous experience with RTX.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, Connecticut.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt and Whitney operates as a business unit of RTX. The company manufactures propulsion systems and auxiliary power units for aircraft. It maintains its headquarters in East Hartford, Connecticut. The organization employs over 30,000 people.
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