Project Engineering Co-op

Are you ready to explore aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and work alongside some of the strongest minds in the industry? At RTX, internships, co-ops and full-time careers offer a strong foundation for solving complex problems, building your skills and helping create a safer, more connected world.

What You Will Do

As a Project Engineering Co-op at Pratt & Whitney, you will:

• Take part in a full-time, Monday through Friday co-op session running January 2027 through August 2027, covering the Spring and Summer semesters. Students are expected to take a semester off from coursework to fully commit to this mentorship opportunity.
• Manage day-to-day project tasks by tracking progress, setting priorities and supporting timely completion of engineering work.
• Write clear, well-structured technical reports that document findings, summarize analyses and share project results with engineering and leadership teams.
• Support project execution across every design phase, from conceptual and preliminary design through detailed engineering, helping ensure accuracy, compliance and integration of engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology advancement initiatives and look for opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

What You Will Learn

• Your work will connect to the design, development, validation, production or fleet management of engines flying around the world.
• The basics of project task management across the life cycle of aircraft engine hardware.
• How to lead and perform as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Co-ops at Pratt & Whitney work on challenging, meaningful projects across the business.
• The co-op program helps you build an understanding of the aerospace industry and of how the company and its operations work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and coordinating group efforts, including guiding peers, encouraging collaboration and driving tasks to completion.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op or work experience.

What We Offer

RTX values safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration and innovation. Relocation eligibility is available.