2027 Internship - Defense and Special Missions Mechanical Systems Engineer

Textron•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands-on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals. 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. The internship is responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and conducting complex aircraft mechanical system design assignments for Textron Aviation aircraft. These systems may include Environmental Control, Landing Gear/Brakes, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Other related technical degree
Working knowledge of FAA and/or Military processes and procedures to support certification schedules is beneficial
Working knowledge of generic CAD design tool processes
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CATIA V5 is preferred
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Incorporate designs utilizing CATIA V5 design and drafting software
3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation drawings
Support build of prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations
Assist in the creation of test plans and reports
Create presentations to convey test results, design issues, or trade study recommendations
Communicate and coordinate with Engineering technical sections, Manufacturing, Tooling, Technical Publications, and other functional areas
Check Peer drawings, initiate the drawing routing process and support Space Reviews (i.e. CATIA V5 Model Management/Interference Checks)
Support build of production aircraft, which includes coordination with Manufacturing Engineering to support design interpretation and response to workmanship and producibility issues
Coordinate design modifications to experimental aircraft in support of testing and qualification
Support the investigation and response to customer aircraft and system component issues