Intern: Summer 2026 - Engineering Support to Operations - Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 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 Compression Systems Engineering is seeking a goal oriented, detail-focused project engineer to work for the Engineering Support To Operations "ESTO organization as a Project Engineer intern, who's role and responsibility include is to support engineering tasks planning, communication, monitor task progression to completion.

ESTO is a organization built to provide focused engineering support to the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) houses and Assembly Product Delivery Centers (PDC's) facilitating production of quality engines, delivered in a timely fashion to our customers.

This role based in Connecticut with expectations to have shared time between our 2 Manufacturing facilities at 400 Main St East Hartford, CT and 400 Aircraft Rd Middletown Connecticut. In this role you'll be supporting the Static (non-rotating) Hardware for Support to Operations Organization.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Participate / Support in review and assessment of manufactured hardware.
• Participate in review and assessment of manufactured hardware.
• Work closely within the Integrated Product Team to support hardware delivery center and field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and initiate and execute on engineering print changes for those initiatives.
• Coordinate evaluation and disposition of hardware and supplier requests for information.
• Have a basic working knowledge of 3D design software.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience crafting clear communication

• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across teams and functions

Learn More & Apply Now!

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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, flexib