2027 Internship - Defense and Special Missions AES Engineer
Textron•Wichita, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
This internship provides hands-on engineering experience in aircraft avionics and electrical systems, including requirements capture, design, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification or certification. Working with Engineering managers and other key personnel, the intern will assist in developing systems for Textron Aviation Defense and Special Missions products. The position is an onsite summer internship, typically 40 hours per week from late May to early August, lasting 10 weeks. Candidates must be able to work onsite for the full program unless the hiring manager approves otherwise.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Textron Aviation when applying; visa sponsorship is unavailable, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who require employment sponsorship.
- Must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
- Must be eligible to meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements to access controlled information, if required for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic test equipment.
- Electronic drafting experience with Siemens Capital.
Responsibilities
- Prepare avionics and electrical engineering drawings, including interface wiring diagrams and harness assemblies, using computer-based drafting tools such as Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics.
- Use electronic test equipment to verify avionics and electrical systems against design requirements and troubleshoot systems in the lab or on aircraft.
- Prepare engineering trade studies, functional test procedures, certification plans, ground and flight test plans, certification reports, and other engineering documents.
- Write technical descriptions relevant to design or test requirements.
- Evaluate and analyze avionics and electrical system designs.
Benefits
- Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend.
- Mentorship, training, and development opportunities.
- Real project work and hands-on experience.
- Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment.
- Alternative work schedules at select locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
