Launch Your Aerospace Career: Internship Opportunities at Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies company, offers various internship and co-op programs designed to provide students with experiential learning opportunities. These programs allow you to work on complex challenges and projects, contributing to the development of world-class aerospace and defense solutions. At RTX, we're looking for the brightest, most innovative minds in aerospace and defense to help build a safer, more connected world.

Why Choose an Internship at Pratt & Whitney?

Working at Raytheon Technologies allows you to get an inside look into what it takes to build some of the world's best products in aerospace and weapons manufacturing. These internships serve as a launchpad for your career, providing a foundation to solve real customer challenges. Whether you are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, or you are a recent graduate, we can help you harness your potential, advance your skills and make the impossible a reality. When you join us, you'll be part of a dynamic and diverse global team. These programs provide an experiential learning opportunity as you work on complex challenges and projects.

Experiential Learning

Our internship and co-op programs provide an experiential learning opportunity as you work on complex challenges and projects.

Career Launchpad

We hire thousands of college graduates each year - and every single new hire can launch their career by jumping in to solve real customer challenges.

Leadership Development

Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides an exceptional foundation for you to forge valuable relationships and gain multiple pathways to leadership. As a future leader, you'll play a vital role in helping RTX redefine aerospace and defense.

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Internship Roles and Responsibilities

Pratt & Whitney internships span various engineering disciplines, offering opportunities to contribute to the design, analysis, and support of advanced jet engine systems. Here are examples of internship roles and responsibilities.

Intern Designer

This is an Intern Designer position in Pratt & Whitney Engineering supporting the development of world class jet engine systems. As an Intern Designer, you will be responsible for designing hardware that meets or exceeds module and system requirements and will work collaboratively to solve problems with integrated product teams and system design teams. The job entails creating new part designs; executing Class I & II Engineering Changes (EC’s); and providing shop, vendor, and test support as needed. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the design and executing to engineering standard work. The designer will be expected to perform preliminary structural analyses. He or she also will be expected to coordinate with all supporting disciplines such as Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer & Secondary Flow, Structures, Engineering Dynamics & Loads, and Manufacturing.

Structures Analyst Intern

This is a Structures Analyst Internship position in Pratt & Whitney Engineering supporting the development of world class jet engine systems. The intern will provide structures analytical support for commercial or military programs, with responsibility for the durability and structural integrity of gas-turbine components. Responsibilities include: providing analytical support for preliminary & detailed design through all phases, including development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service; validation testing and data correlation with analytical models; support root-cause investigations for operational engines; identify corrective actions; performing FEA and classical method analyses for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, crack growth, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses; identify design solutions, with multi-discipline teams, that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship at Pratt & Whitney, candidates typically need to meet certain academic and citizenship requirements. While specific qualifications may vary depending on the role, here are general guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Anticipated full-time student during 2018 Spring semester enrolled in an academic affiliate college/university with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Design engineering experience with proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis preferred.
Turbo-machinery design experience and automated design optimization skills is a plus.
Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good problem solving skills, and an enthusiasm to learn.

The Hiring Process at RTX

At RTX, the hiring process typically involves multiple stages including initial phone screens, interviews, reference checks, and job offer extensions. The timeline for hearing back from someone may vary depending on the specific role and department.

Application

Discover opportunities that align with your skills, aspirations, and passions. Customize your resume to match the job. Demonstrate why you are the perfect candidate. If you have connections at RTX, request a referral to enhance your application.

Interview Stage

The interview stage is a critical component of our hiring process. This stage typically involves several steps designed to ensure that we find the best fit for both the candidate and our team. Throughout the interview stage, we encourage open communication and are happy to address any questions or concerns you might have.

Background Check and Offer

If chosen for the position, you will undergo a background check tailored to the role. After successfully completing this step, we will proceed with extending an offer and initiating the onboarding process to join our global team.

Pratt & Whitney's Commitment to Innovation and People

Pratt & Whitney is investing in cutting-edge technologies and training to support our workforce and enhance engine production, with a focus on developing and growing our people amidst transformative changes. For 100 years, Pratt & Whitney has pushed aviation boundaries, developing iconic engines and unleashing technologies that power today's skies with relentless grit and dedication.

Supporting Veterans

We help veterans find their next mission, valuing military experience and offering unique civilian career opportunities where they can continue making a difference.

Lifelong Learning

We’re committed to supporting lifelong learning. Through providing opportunities for students to increase interest and confidence in STEM. To offering tuition reimbursement through our Employee Scholar Program.

Addressing Global Challenges

Pratt & Whitney acknowledges the importance of addressing broader societal challenges.

Veteran Support

Empowering veterans to develop the skills necessary for career advancement while also providing comprehensive support for the mental health and basic needs of military families.

Community Support

Enhance food distribution systems to ensure all communities consistently have access to nutritious food. Provide communities with the necessary resources and infrastructure to foster growth and prosperity.

The Importance of Safety and Innovation

"We operate in an industry with ever changing constraints and pressures. This means we often have to innovate and develop creative solutions to new and evolving challenges. But we always do so without sacrificing the safety of our products or the people around us. With more than 13,000 large commercial engines installed today, Pratt & Whitney provides dependable power to hundreds of airlines and operators every day. Today, more than 7,500 Pratt & Whitney military engines are in service with more than 30 global operators, setting new standards for performance and dependability. Every second, a Pratt & Whitney Canada powered aircraft takes off or lands somewhere in the world.

Additional Opportunities at RTX

Collins - Electric Power Systems designs, tests, and manufactures aircraft generators (Constant Freq, Variable Freq, High Voltage DC, and other generator types). The Generator Department covers all activities and design for you to support the product from cradle to grave related effort. You will be exposed to requirement discussions with the customer, product design experience, customer interaction, and product support along with Root Cause evaluation.

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