2026 Pratt & Whitney Future Ready Lab Intern – Manufacturing Execution Systems

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

2026 NAF Future Ready Lab (NAF FRL) Internship – CT

National Academy Foundation Future Ready Lab (NAF FRL) Internship Program

Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies (RTX) company, 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.

Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We're Looking for NAF Interns!

NAF’s Future Ready Lab powered by Pratt & Whitney is a unique paid internship opportunity designed for students at NAF Academies in the Hartford, CT area.

Interns will take part in skill-building workshops, gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, and collaborate with team members and mentors to complete a business project.

This paid internship experience will take place over the course of eight weeks starting in June 2026.

NAF FRL Intern projects will center around Technology and Innovation, where interns will work on teams to solve a problem identified as critical to Pratt & Whitney’s growth through innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement. Interns will be able to incorporate new expertise into their project from what they learn in workshops and other professional development events.

This opportunity will focus around our Digital Manufacturing Systems Execution Software. Responsible for working with our business partners to define new software features, track development changes, perform application testing, and code validation.

The final week of the internship will be spent preparing a professional presentation based on the innovative solution identified, which intern teams will deliver to a panel of company executives and industry leaders. Potential project areas include:

• Supply Chain and Materials Planning

• Repair and Aftermarket Engineering

• Engine Testing Systems and Controls

• Project Management and Planning

• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at

  • East Hartford AOE

  • Hartford Public High School (HPHS)

  • Pathways Academy of Technology & Design

  • New Britain MET

• Rising seniors (summer between 11th & 12th grade)

• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA

• Commitment to all dates and times of the internship

• Must be at least 16 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in engineering and technology career fields

Demonstrate each of the following:

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Professionalism and respect for fellow interns, employer, and staff

• Willingness to learn by asking questions and contributing ideas

• Ability to collaborate with others as part of an inclusive team

• Attention to detail and good time-management skills

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. 

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 mi