Composite Engineering Intern, Summer 2026

Date Posted:

2025-09-03

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:

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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

The Composite Engineering Intern position in Compression Systems Engineering is targeted at college engineering students who want to enter the high technology, fast-paced world of composite design and manufacturing.

The individuals will be part of a growing team responsible for the design and development of composite hardware to meet the ever-increasing performance demands of military and commercial aircraft jet engines.  Development occurs while working side by side with Pratt & Whitney Composites Engineers on component and rig designs. You will spend part of your internship in our development lab, getting hands-on experience with the manufacturing of advanced composite designs.  At the conclusion of the internship, students will be presenting their results to high level managers and executives as part of their progression development in becoming a full time Composites Engineer. 

This internship position will be based out of Middletown CT but time will also be spent in our composites development lab in East Hartford CT.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience using engineering tools (Teamcenter, NX CAD, ANSYS, etc.) to solve real-world problems
• Material selection, determination of laminate architecture, creation of solid models, and design of sub-element components for structural testing; assist in manufacturing process development and ensure the manufacturability of component designs.
• Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• Support of the existing fleet and development engines. 
• Develop computer and simulation-based methods and processes that support engineering productivity and throughput.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering degree studying Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident Alien

Qualifications We Prefer

• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter
  • ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS-DYNA
  • Hypermesh, PATRAN, ProStar
  • Mechanical properties testing, structural testing.
  • Knowledge of composite design and analysis technology preferred
  • Non-destructive testing methods for composites.
  • Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or resin transfer molding techniques.
  • Knowledge of advanced textile design and manufacturing methods.

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, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time