Intern: Summer 2026

Auxiliary Power Units Systems Design

Posted on 10/6/2025

RTX

RTX

Compensation Overview

$17.79 - $39.42/hr

+ Benefits + Incentive Compensation Programs

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

In Person

Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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

  • The Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) group at Pratt & Whitney is currently looking for a motivated Intern in Systems Design to join our team in support of commercial and military small Turbo Jets (TJ) and Auxiliary Power Units (APU).
  • In EDSI-Mil APU & TJ, we are responsible for the development of system level and component level designs in support of various small engine programs.
  • As a Systems Design Intern, you will participate in the execution of ongoing design & requirement integration efforts across the military and commercial APU & TJ product line. This design and requirements integration activity spans all phases of the engineering life cycle, including: development, qualification, production, sustainment, and engineering changes.

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.
  • While you benefit from on-the-job training and practical experience, you are expected to contribute fresh ideas and participate as a productive member of the department. Your growth as a professional and the difference you make will be on display every day.

Qualifications You Must Have 

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

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience in MS Office Suite – Excel, Power Point, Word.
  • Experience with CAD tools: UG NX, CREO, or CATIA

What We Offer

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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.

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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