Intern: Summer 2026 - Advanced Measurements Structural Data Operations (onsite)

Internship Opportunity At Pratt & Whitney

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.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• Responsibilities may include working on tasks related to commercial engines, military engines or both depending on business need. May be required to obtain a security clearance.
• Support an Internship Role within the Advanced Measurements and Structural Data Recording Operations department within Development Operations (DO).
• Perform a wide variety of technical tasks in support of engine instrumentation and test facility readiness for development and production testing.
• Structural Data Recording (SDR) supports engine test and assembly by configuring a high-speed data system to acquire stand acoustics and structural data from sensors installed on engine hardware and in the test cell, ensuring clean high quality data via real-time monitoring, identifying issues, and troubleshoot/repair sensors and wiring.
• These tests occur in our onsite engine and rig test cells, as well as at customer sites around the world. Advanced measurements comprises of Non-Interference Stress Measurement System (NSMS), Proximity, and Blade Tip Clearance.
• These technologies require our team to be immersed in the design, fabrication, calibration, and installation of these sensors during engine design, assembly, and test phase.
• Tasks include consultation with engineering and customer groups to establish requirements, mechanical and electrical installations, troubleshooting and calibration of devices in the test facility or lab, and running specialized data acquisition systems during validation testing.
• This position involves a high degree of interaction supporting both test engineering and operations groups requiring effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong emphasis is placed on dedication, innovation, collaboration, resourcefulness, and attention to detail.
• This organization supports testing and field operations across multiple company and customer sites throughout the US and the world.

What You Will Learn

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Internship experience with Pratt & Whitney, RTX, or within the aerospace industry.
• Experience with instrumentation types and sensor applications in the aerospace industry and experience in other signal acquisition or processing software
• Experience in sensor wiring, terminations, egress, signal conditioning and data acquisition system operation and troubleshooting
• Experience/knowledge with sensor types including but not limited to strain gages, accelerometers, pressure transducers, thermocouples, proximity, and blade positioning optical measurement equipment.

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• On the job training provided.