Intern: Industrial Engineering (Summer 2027)
RTX (Raytheon)
- Location
- US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J
- Employment
- Internship
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Intern
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
Skills
About this role
Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J

 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 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. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Industrial Engineering Internship Program is targeted at college engineering students designed to expose you to the high technology, fast-paced world of aviation manufacturing with challenging assignments in the many disciplines of Manufacturing which include part manufacturing, assembly, and specialties such as Coating, Welding, Forging, and Machining. Development occurs with Pratt & Whitney Industrial Engineering training, data collection and improvement projects as well day to day assignments. At the conclusion of the internship, students will be presenting their results to high level managers and executives as part of their progression development in becoming a full-time Industrial Engineer. Available internship positions are in the following locations East Hartford or Middletown CT, North Berwick ME, Asheville NC, Columbus GA, and Lansing MI.
What You Will Do
Evaluate operations and identify improvement opportunities, utilizing data analysis and metrics. Review and analyze work cell layout, process flow, material flow, to establish standard work. Conduct labor and machine capacity analysis to identify improvements. Maintain and update time standards for established operations.
What You Will Learn
Application of Manufacturing Standard work Cell Design Application of Lean principles Kaizen, 5S, SMED Power BI Qualifications You Must Have Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of the assignment. Eligible majors include Industrial and System Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
Qualifications
We Prefer Minimum 3.0 GPA Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes. Data mining & manipulation experience with Excel, VBA, SQL, other methods. 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: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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