Aerospace Engineers

You are given complete ownership over your work and are expected to report out on what you have accomplished on your projects.

It is very flexible; from attending meetings with contractors to coordinating meetings with fellow employees, it was a very enjoyable experience. I was fortunate enough to develop new solutions and learn new software skills on the job; the work environment is dynamic and people are always friendl...

Have a fundamental understanding in fluid mechanics as well as thermodynamic cycles and theory. This is relevant to ongoing processes in the nuclear industry and further energy systems, so any background would be beneficial. Above all, heat transfer knowledge is most desirable. Expertise in these...

You should highlight your technical experiences (research, projects, previous internships, etc). Depending on the role you are looking for, it is also good to highlight any experience working with hardware or industry tools (Matlab, for example) that will make you a better intern. An internship i...

It’s been awhile since I was there, but from what I remember, Boeing does a fairly generic interview, and if students are familiar with the STAR method, being able to answer the “describe a conflict and how you resolved it” is pretty standard to know and prep for well. They like students with pas...

Started work at 7:45, worked until lunch (12 noon). 30 minute lunch break followed by work until 3:45. Very strict clock-in and clock-out policy. As an intern. if you're 5 minutes late in the morning, your pay will be docked by 5 minutes. Staying late would not compensate for this in my experienc...

Like any interview, be prepared to discuss in-detail anything on your résumé. Be prepared to communicate about your past experiences, current activities, why you are interested in Valcor, and what your ambitions may be.

To prepare for an interview I would recommend that you get familiar with Pratt & Whitney (and UTC) as a whole. Look at their website and really understand what their mission and goals are about. This is important because, during the interview, your interviewer asks you questions that try to see i...

Depending on the position you received, you might be working in an office setting or even down on the shop floor. Regardless, every intern gets assigned a mentor or several mentors that will be by his or her side throughout the internship. The great thing about being a Pratt & Whitney intern is t...

Your Aerospace Engineering coursework will definitely be handy but no worries if you are unfamiliar with a topic. What you do not know will be taught to you. For my position as a Structural Engineer intern, I had to apply my knowledge from Mechanics of Materials and other structures classes. Whet...

When preparing for a Pathways interview, or any interview in general, I have found the following things to be extremely helpful. Review the job description thoroughly. It is important to know as much about what the job entails, so that you can relate you answer specifically to the requirements of...

The first month or two of my first rotation was somewhat slow, but this was due to reading manuals and specifications of the equipment and facilities I would be working in. Though at the time, this was felt somewhat tedious, it greatly pays off in the end. As for day to day, the best part about w...

It’s been awhile since I was there, but from what I remember, Boeing does a fairly generic interview, and if students are familiar with the STAR method, being able to answer the “describe a conflict and how you resolved it” is pretty standard to know and prep for well. They like students with pas...

My interview for Boeing was a behavior interview, so a lot of emphasis is placed on how you work in a team, how you solve problems, and how you go about the design process. Most work on aircraft design is collaborative and so being able to work well in a team and to know how the design process wo...

At a high-level, it is very exciting. You get to help develop cutting-edge aerospace platforms that are critical to national needs. Lockheed Martin is very supportive of its new engineers and you are provided with challenging tasks, along with access to experts that can help you accomplish those ...

Since it was my first engineering co-op, I enjoyed applying the skills I had learned through school, along with learning new skills. I felt like I made a positive impact on the company, while also creating new organizational methods for storage, tools, and parts. I am thankful for the experience ...

The main qualities you need to highlight if you are interviewing for the C-130J Flight Test Analyst Engineer position is your ability to develop test procedures, your ability to solve problems and troubleshoot issues, your ability to communicate effectively, and your ability to deal with last min...

In the Pacific North West this job is governed by the collective bargaining agreement with the IAM 751 Union and as such the pay is $18-$40 per hour. Depending on experience is where you start out at hourly, however you they have scheduled pay increase steps every 6 months of $.50/hr and on your...

This position is a verification of the build process of the airplane. It tests the systems and verifies that they are operating per design. This is the beginning of verifying things such as not leaks in the hydraulic or coolant systems. Initial rigging of flight controls, and testing of system...

Just prepare for what you have written on your resume and get ready to answer all the technical questions related to your project. Be prepared to perform any calculations related to your projects you have mentioned. Basic aircraft Nomenclature will help and show how prepared you are

To prepare for an interview I would recommend that you get familiar with Pratt & Whitney (and UTC) as a whole. Look at their website and really understand what their mission and goals are about. This is important because, during the interview, your interviewer asks you questions that try to see i...

Depending on the position you received, you might be working in an office setting or even down on the shop floor. Regardless, every intern gets assigned a mentor or several mentors that will be by his or her side throughout the internship. The great thing about being a Pratt & Whitney intern is t...

Your Aerospace Engineering coursework will definitely be handy but no worries if you are unfamiliar with a topic. What you do not know will be taught to you. For my position as a Structural Engineer intern, I had to apply my knowledge from Mechanics of Materials and other structures classes. Whet...

It’s been awhile since I was there, but from what I remember, Boeing does a fairly generic interview, and if students are familiar with the STAR method, being able to answer the “describe a conflict and how you resolved it” is pretty standard to know and prep for well. They like students with pas...

My interview for Boeing was a behavior interview, so a lot of emphasis is placed on how you work in a team, how you solve problems, and how you go about the design process. Most work on aircraft design is collaborative and so being able to work well in a team and to know how the design process wo...