2027 Internship - Software Engineer - Aftermarket Programs (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

Textron•Lutz, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftermarket Programs Engineer will be responsible for working directly with our flight training device customers to resolve issues on the devices in a timely manner. 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.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaison between the customer, engineering, and production.
Strong oral and written communication
The ability to define the problem, troubleshoot, resolve, and document the solution.
Some understanding of C++, scripting, and source control is required.
Linux operating system proficiency (e.g. CentOS, Slackware, and/or RHEL)
Knowledge of shell command line and scripting languages (e.g Perl, Python)
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving skills
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.

Nice To Haves

Realtime simulation (preferred but not required)
Aviation experience (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Liaison between flight training device customers and TRU Simulation.
Act as an advocate to the customer and communicate with TRU Simulation engineering and production teams to fix, deliver, and test solutions.
Support code changes on existing and new projects
Translate Customer issues into engineering terms and perform primary triage of issues.
Ensure timely delivery of TRU Simulation deliverables to Customers.
Provide regular reporting to Customer of issue statuses.
Compile and test new loads on PC and on test rigs.