USNA Research Intern – Engineering/Materials (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you seeking hands-on engineering experience within the aerospace and defense industry?

At RTX, we recognize the technical foundation, discipline, and leadership that midshipmen bring to the workforce. This internship provides a structured learning experience designed to develop technical, analytical, and research-based skills in a real-world engineering environment.

This opportunity is hosted within Pratt & Whitney’s coatings and materials engineering team. Interns will gain exposure to engineering practices supporting gas turbine engine systems through guided research, observation, and hands-on learning activities.

About the Internship

This internship is designed as a learning-focused research experience aligned to US Naval Academy program requirements.

Interns will:

• Work alongside engineers and lab technicians in a supervised environment
• Gain exposure to coatings development, testing, and analysis
• Participate in structured research and data analysis activities
• Develop technical documentation and presentation skills

All work is structured for learning, observation, and academic development.

What You Will Do

• Participate in a structured research project related to coatings, materials, or testing processes
• Observe and support laboratory activities, including sample preparation and experimental setups
• Assist in data collection, organization, and basic analysis under supervision
• Learn and apply engineering principles related to materials and coatings systems
• Document observations, research findings, and technical insights
• Collaborate with engineering mentors through regular check-ins and guidance sessions
• Attend team meetings and technical discussions to gain exposure to engineering workflows
• Complete a final written report summarizing project scope, methodology, and outcomes
• Present findings to the engineering team at the conclusion of the internship

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be accepted into the US Naval Academy Midshipman Research Internship Program
• Must meet all USNA internship participation requirements
• Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, materials science, or a related technical field
• Strong academic standing
• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Ability to follow safety protocols and laboratory procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications We Prefer

• Interest in materials, coatings, or aerospace systems
• Exposure to laboratory or research environments
• Experience with data analysis or technical reporting
• Ability to work in a team-based, structured learning environment

What we offer                                                                                                           

This internship is not eligible for any employee benefits.

Learn More & Apply Now!  

• This internship is ONSITE Position in Hartford, CT.

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.

IAW DoDI 1322.29, as a SkillBridge participant, you will not be an RTX employee and will remain under the administrative control of your military chain of command. Therefore, you will not receive any form of compensation for your work. Additionally, any type of benefits that the company offers its regular employees such as, but not limited to, health benefits, holiday pay, vacation pay, sick leave, and retirement benefits, will not be available to SkillBridge participants.

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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