2027 Internship - Defense and Special Missions Airframe Design Engineer
About The Position
As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success. Develop innovative engineering solutions for the complete product life cycle for the Beechcraft Defense Company aircraft product lines. Under the guidance of senior level engineers, perform basic engineering responsibilities associated with conceptualizing, researching, developing, certifying, and supporting the assigned product platform as it relates to engineering aspects of primary and secondary structural components. Also assigned tasks associated with interiors and mechanical systems engineering. Work closely with Technical Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance to achieve desired design requirement objectives.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Basic knowledge of CATIA V5
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
- Experience in applying technical theories, troubleshooting techniques, and concepts related to aircraft structural design
- Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.
- Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
- Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Responsibilities
- Complete either new design or modify existing design of primary and secondary structure and control surfaces (layouts, detail parts, assemblies, installation drawings)
- Activities will include involvement in Military applications
- Responsible for provisioning for and integration of aircraft subsystems such as Mechanical Systems, Propulsion System, Electrical/Avionics Systems, and Interiors
- Investigate and resolve production and field issues as identified both through the internal quality system and customer feedback using a systematic approach to root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Conduct trade studies and make recommendations to determine feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment
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
