Composite Intern

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? RTX's internships, co-ops and full-time careers give you a strong foundation to work on complex problems, build your skills and help create a safer, more connected world.

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, with about 185,000 people working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems. Its three market-leading businesses, operations and research and development investments give people opportunities found nowhere else.

Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, and has been changing modern flight for over 100 years.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney's Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is looking for a motivated engineering intern to help design, analyze and manufacture composite fan components for commercial and military engines. You will work as part of an Integrated Product Team.

• Provide analytical support for preliminary and detailed design across 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 component manufacturability and quality.
• Help implement common procedures and standard work across the organization to improve efficiency and quality.
• Develop data, layouts, sketches and notes needed to present design proposals.
• Travel: about 10% travel is anticipated.

What You Will Learn

• The CIMA Team offers a chance to join a multi-disciplinary team working across engine programs at different maturity levels, with opportunities to bring emerging technologies into future Pratt & Whitney products.
• The internship provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge composite technologies.
• Engineering interns work on challenging, meaningful and impactful projects across the business.
• The intern program helps you understand the aerospace industry and learn about the company and its operations.

What We Offer

• RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation as part of its vision for a safer, more connected world.
• Relocation eligibility.

This role is onsite, with work performed primarily at the facility. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at an RTX office location.