Intern: Summer 2026 - Mechanical Systems & Externals Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW215: Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC 3001 Staff Dr, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145 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

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 Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) Module Center Engineering department is seeking talented engineering candidates to join our summer internship program as a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Engineer to be part of the Engineering support team for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activity as the MRO Engineer (MRO-E) onsite engineering liaison representing Pratt & Whitney in front of our US Air Force customer at the US Air Force Depot at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK. This team is responsible for all Mechanical Systems and Externals hardware for the F135, F119, F100, TF33 and J52 programs.

What You Will Do

• Work as the onsite MRO intern under the direction of a senior MRO engineer supporting engine/hardware investigations and dispositions.
• Trend hardware health for limits updates, Component Improvement Program (CIP) and repair tasks activities.
• Communicate with our Customer Support Engineering (CSE) and base personnel on field support and quality issues.
• Act as the primary interface onsite for the CIPTs, Site Leadership, and Onsite Customers.

What You Will Learn

• Experience with Mechanical components and Externals plumbing systems products.
• Procedural knowledge associated with aftermarket sustainment and overhaul of military engines.
• Military customer and senior P&W leadership engagement opportunities (CIPT, SIPT, IPMT).
• Leadership skills development
• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
• Experience with engine hardware

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.

 

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, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, E