Intern: Summer 2026 - Production Test Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-04

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?

The Product Delivery Center (PDC) is one of Pratt & Whitney’s Engine Centers, located in Middletown, CT. At the PDC, parts from our internal and external suppliers are assembled into various engine products, tested, packed, and shipped to a wide array of commercial and military customers who expect affordable, high-quality products. Products at the PDC include those that will enter production, as well as some in development, both of which require an endless focus on robust shop floor processes. The PDC team fosters an internal environment that thrives on utilization of the RTX CORE operating system, while coaching and supporting the workforce to ensure they meet our quality standards and achieve success. 

What You Will Do

• Identify & implement process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs
• Participate in special projects that could involve cost reduction, special processes, machining processes and supplier support activities. The intern will be given a specific process improvement task to take ownership of, and progress to completion throughout their internship.
• Perform troubleshooting on engine, test systems hardware, and test systems software
• Review and trend engine performance/execution to make sure every engine meets the performance specifications outlined in its specific test procedures
• Provide written engineering recommendations during engine test to ops/quality
• Communicate with external engineering groups as issues arise during tests
• Flow down operator/inspector communications as required via communication material from model managers, test integration leads, test management

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program.

Qualifications We Prefer

• You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Applicable manufacturing engineering experience and processing knowledge
• Understanding of machining and NC programming 

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.

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