2026 Pratt & Whitney Future Ready Lab Intern – Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering (ASE)

Date Posted:

2026-04-28

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

NAF’s Future Ready Lab powered by Pratt & Whitney is a unique paid internship opportunity designed for students at NAF Academies in the Greater Hartford, CT area. Interns will take part in skill-building workshops, gain hands-on experience in a professional setting, and collaborate with team members and mentors to complete a business project.

This paid internship experience will take place over the course of eight weeks starting in June 2026.

NAF FRL Intern projects will center around Technology and Innovation, where interns will work hands-on with teams that are critical to Pratt & Whitney’s growth through innovation, technology development, and continuous improvement. Interns will be able to incorporate new expertise into their projects from what they learn in workshops and other professional development events.

The final week of the internship will be spent preparing a professional presentation sharing key insights and skills developed during their experience, which interns will deliver to a panel of company executives and industry leaders. Potential project areas include:

• Supply Chain and Materials Planning
• Repair and Aftermarket Engineering
• Engine Testing Systems and Controls
• Project Management and Planning
• Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled at
  • East Hartford AOE
  • Hartford Public High School (HPHS)
  • Pathways Academy of Technology & Design
  • New Britain MET
• Rising seniors (summer between 11th & 12th grade)
• Interest in STEM
• Minimum of a 2.5 GPA
• Commitment to all dates and times of the internship
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• US citizenship required

What You Will Do

1) Gain a clear understanding of Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering's (ASE) repair process and its role within Pratt & Whitney Engineering.

2) Learn about the engineering disciplines involved in a typical repair.

3) Evaluate our performance metrics, brainstorm and suggest improvement opportunities.

4) Deliver an end-of-summer presentation to ASE Leadership summarizing key learnings and contributions.

What You Will Learn

1) Learn Aftermarket & Sustainment Engineering's (ASE) repair process and the engineering disciplines involved.

2) Learn how ASE fits within Engineering and Pratt and Whitney as a whole.

3) Learn working in an engineering office environment.

4) Utilize Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as needed during the internship.

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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