Intern: Summer 2026 - Advanced Measurements (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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

The adoption, development, and optimization of advanced optical measurement techniques such as filtered Rayleigh scattering and thermal imaging are pivotal to Pratt & Whitney’s development efforts. These state-of-the-art diagnostic tools enable non-intrusive, full-field measurements, making them indispensable for characterizing complex flow fields in and around propulsion systems. This internship will focus on addressing key challenges across the entire measurement lifecycle, including pre-test prediction, rig testing and risk mitigation, post-processing, and data management, with the goal of understanding the accuracy, efficiency, and overall utility of these techniques.

A cornerstone of this internship is the opportunity to engage with emerging experimental measurement technologies, collaborate with teams across RTX, and gain an accelerated understanding of the technology maturation process at Pratt & Whitney. This experience will provide invaluable insights into how cutting-edge diagnostic methods are developed and applied to solve critical challenges in aerospace engineering.

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need. May be required to obtain a security clearance.
• The Development Operations Organization is seeking a highly motivated engineering student to join the Advanced Measurements Research and Development group as a summer intern at the Middletown, Connecticut facility.
• This position provides challenging assignments that support the development of new measurement techniques and diagnostic capabilities used to verify the structural integrity of gas turbine engines.
• Depending on the assignment, responsibilities may include sensor development, hardware/software design and assembly, bench testing, electrical system design, algorithm development, instrumentation installations, test monitoring and report generation.

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, aerospace, electrical, or computer engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous engineering intern experience at an aerospace company
• Experience with testing, manufacturing, and technical group projects

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.

 

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