Intern: Summer 2026 - Engine Life Management Team Design (onsite)

Pratt & Whitney Design Engineer Intern

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 on-site Engine Life Management Team (ELMT) at Columbus Engine Center has an opening for a Design Engineer Intern providing aftermarket support of the geared turbofan (GTF) fleet. The role of this position is to function as an onsite extension of Engineering, supporting Repair/Limits Design and engine investigation.

• Direct interfacing opportunities with engineering management, program management, aftermarket suppliers and engine shops.
• Design support of Limits and Repair tasks.
• Onsite representation of the CIPT supporting engine/hardware investigations and dispositions.
• Coordinate and lead resources to meet technical, development and production requirements
• Monitor and trend hardware health for limit updates, product improvement, and repair task activities.
• Liaise between engine shops, Customer Technical Services (CTS), Engine Services, etc., regarding investigation scope and implementation. Prepare and present status and technical content to CIPT and upper Pratt & Whitney management.
• Work closely with IPT members and authorities on hardware field investigations to drive root cause and recommend product improvements.
• Coordinate evaluation of customer inquiries and operational hardware non-conformances.
• 10% travel required.

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.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in Unigraphics/NX, or equivalent 3D modeling software, is a plus.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience