Project Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Date Posted:

2026-10-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A



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 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

As a Project Engineering Intern at Collins Aerospace Power and Controls, you will help coordinate the Power and Controls, Engine Control Systems (ECS) engineering efforts in support of the Pratt & Whitney Commercial Engine Programs. As an intern for the chief’s office for the commercial engine programs, you will be involved in working with numerous product lines, functions across programs alongside our engineering office to be responsible for the technical execution of all engineering activities within the commercial engines business. This is a highly visible role, and you will have the opportunity to work not only within Collins engineering functions but also coordinate with the customer (Pratt & Whitney).

• Represent Engineering in the Large Commercial Engines product lines
• Manage overall program milestones and deliverables though tracking IPT’s to commitments
• Coordinate overall program technical communications internally and externally
• Ensure all technical scope changes are properly coordinated with the Product Line Leaders
• Communicate effectively (verbally and written) to Product Lines, Management, and the customer
• Drive world class reliability through fleet monitoring and field investigations / Relentless Root Cause & Corrective Action activities
• Maintain fleet reliability metrics

 

Qualifications You Must Have

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

• Must have a minimum of 45 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and/or Outlook)
• Experience with Microsoft Project and using Project Management techniques
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

 

What We Offer

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

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

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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