Co-Op: January 2026 - Design Engineering (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-09-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW222: PW Puerto Rico Road 110 North Km28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/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.

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

Pratt & Whitney seeks a motivated, detail-oriented engineer to join the design team. Working on inter-disciplinary teams, the selected candidate will perform mechanical designs of gas turbine engine parts for fuel, hydraulic, lubrication and air management Systems. This entry-level position requires creative design skills in engine hardware arrangement and packaging to achieve maintainable, low-cost systems while meeting structural and functional requirements.

• Interpret and define tolerances and features on part drawings. Performs tolerance analysis.
• Develop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones and requirements. Learn and apply solid modeling and analysis tools
• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics (cost, weight, performance, etc.).
• Support the PW Integrated Product Deployment process by providing guidance to suppliers and customers request for information, preparing technical documentation to substantiate engineering changes, quality non-conformance, repair requirements or a hardware design phases progression.
• Understand basic manufacturing processes, specifications, and design requirements of multiple gas turbine hardware.
• Learn and apply solid modeling and analysis tools
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English

Qualifications You Must Have

• Enrolled in a degree program in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0  

Qualifications We Prefer

• 6 months of experience with NX and ANSYS.
• 6 months of experience in Teamcenter or other PLM systems.
• Prior gas turbine experience through internships, co-ops and or Training
• 6 months of experience with ASME Y14.5 specification.
• Understand technical processes and design requirements of multiple gas turbine hardware (internal, external, static, or rotating hardware).

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.  

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.  

This position is classified as hybrid. 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.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.  

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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