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Design Summer 2027 Internship - Assembly Equipment Engineering (Onsite)

Middletown, CTOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$37,000–$82,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • STEM
  • Siemens NX
  • ANSYS Workbench
  • Assembly Equipment Engineering

Nice to have

  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks
  • CATIA

Role summary

RTX is seeking interns for their Assembly Equipment Engineering program in Middletown, CT, for Summer 2027. This onsite role involves learning about Pratt & Whitney engines and their assembly processes, applying mechanical engineering knowledge to solve real-world problems, and utilizing Siemens NX CAD and ANSYS Workbench for design and analysis. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering or a related STEM field and be actively enrolled through the internship. Experience with CAD applications like Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Solidworks, or CATIA is preferred. The position requires U.S. citizenship.

Date Posted:

2026-09-14



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

  • The intern will be mentored by the Assembly Equipment Engineering Supervisor, Design Chief and Design team and will engage in the duties listed below:
  • Learn about Pratt & Whitney engines, the assembly and disassembly process, and the custom assembly equipment utilized in building engines.
  • Put engineering knowledge into work helping solve real-world, mechanical engineering-based problems.
  • Learn and utilize Siemens NX CAD and ANSYS Workbench software for modeling, drafting and analyzing custom assembly equipment designs.
  • Demonstrate commitment to safety and continuous improvement programs by complying with all policies and procedures and completing all required training.


Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Must be pursuing Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering or Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship.co-op session

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience with Computer Aided Design applications such as Siemens NX, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and CATIA.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
  • Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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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