Engine Performance & Operability Intern (Summer 2027)(Onsite)
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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.
Requirements
~1 min read- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Systems engineering, or a related Science or Engineering field and actively enrolled through the completion of the intern session.
- Completed coursework in thermodynamics
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
- Pursuing a degree in Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering or Systems engineering
- Completed 60 hours of credit by the start of the internship session
- Completed coursework in gas turbine cycle modeling, gas dynamics, compressible flow aerodynamics (1-D, 2-D), and turbomachinery component design.
- Exposure to control system design and analysis, aerodynamics, and flight mechanics.
- Experience with NPSS (Numerical Propulsion System Simulation) software.
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
~1 min readJoin our Propulsion Systems Analysis team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge propulsion systems that drive innovation in aerospace. As an intern, you will work alongside subject matter experts on engine program development initiatives and take ownership of a project that advances the discipline's state of the art.
As an Engine Performance & Operability Intern at Pratt & Whitney, you will……
- →Support propulsion system design and analysis to optimize engine performance, fuel consumption, and operability.
- →Perform thermodynamic and fluid dynamic analyses to evaluate engine systems.
- →Conduct gas turbine cycle modeling and analyze system performance.
- →Assist in the design and evaluation of turbomachinery components and control systems.
- →Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address system-level challenges and deliver program objectives.
- →Contribute to data analysis and validation efforts for engine development.
- →Prepare technical documentation and present findings 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.
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About this job
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
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- 13
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 24%
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- October 15, 2026
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