2026 Internship - Advanced Design Engineer
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Support product research, performance analysis, configuration design, planning, and business analysis related to aircraft concept development. Coordinate with key players of Engineering groups as well as Marketing and Finance to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform preliminary performance analysis on a wide variety of aircraft concepts, complete sizing and configuration trade studies to determine feasible solutions that meet design objectives
Utilize CATIA CAD software to produce layout of airframe configurations to support initial sizing and configuration development
Conduct financial analysis to support business case development of concept aircraft
Perform Industry research and analysis in order to evaluate current and future products in the competitive landscape
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in:
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work in a quick-paced environment where priorities change frequently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate technical details to others outside of specialty area
Creative thinker
Action oriented and seizes opportunities
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
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.
Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.
Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Recruiting Timeline: Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.
EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2025, 5:00:00 AM
Job Number: 333502
