Composite Engineering Intern

Date Posted:

2026-11-13



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



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.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney’s Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is seeking a highly motivated engineering intern to contribute to the design, analysis, and manufacturing of composite fan components for commercial and military engines. The individual will work as a part of an Integrated Product Team.

As an Composite Engineering Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will......

• Provide analytical support for preliminary and detailed design through development, validation, certification, and manufacturing phases.

• Perform structural analysis for development and operational engines, validating methods against subscale and full-scale static, dynamic, and impact tests.

• Assist with manufacturing process development to ensure the manufacturability and quality of components.

• Implement common procedures and standard work across the organization to optimize efficiency and quality.

• Develop data, layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.

• Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated.

What You Will Learn

• The CIMA Team offers a unique opportunity to participate in a multi-disciplinary team across engine programs at different maturity levels. This role offers challenging and rewarding development and broadening opportunities for engineers interested in pursuing career in the development and implementation of emerging new technologies into future P&W products.
• This internship provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge composite technologies
• 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

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related Engineering field and actively enrolled through completion of the internship
• Must have a minimum of 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with Computer Aided Design software such NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter or equivalent
• Expereince with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software such as Ansys, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-Dyna 
• Programming skills applicable to engineering tasks.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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