Aero Thermal Fluids Intern (Summer 2027) (Onsite)

Us-Ct-East Hartford-Etc ~ 400 Main St ~ Bldg Etcentry

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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2026-10-22

United States of America

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Onsite

Requirements

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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship session
Experience in fluid mechanics and heat transfer through coursework or projects
Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, or system analysis for flow and energy transfer systems
Experience writing codes for analysis using tools such as Python or equivalent.
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

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

Experience with multi-physics phenomena analysis.
Experience with CAD tools such as NX or similar software.
Minimum of 60 credit hours by internship start
Familiarity with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+, or equivalent.
Exposure to AI-based data analysis techniques.

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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.

Responsibilities

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Join our team focused on performing design analysis for lubrication systems in aero-engines for commercial and military applications. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside engineers and experts to assess the design, performance, and durability of components. You will gain experience in understanding how multi-physics phenomena impact components and systems design in jet engines.

As an Aero Thermal Fluids Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will……

→Conduct computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or heat transfer analysis to evaluate lubrication system designs.
→Analyze multi-physics phenomena, including fluid mechanics and heat transfer, to assess system performance.
→Write and utilize small codes to perform analysis of flow and energy transfer systems.
→Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and validate analysis results.
→Contributes to the advancement of lubrication system designs for jet engines.
→Support the evaluation of two-phase flow systems and their impact on performance.
→Document findings and present results to stakeholders.

→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.

What We Offer

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✓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

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

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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