2026 Internship - System Safety Engineer
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
System Safety Engineers are an integral part of cross-functional Engineering teams, assisting with the implementation of Systems Engineering, Development Assurance, and System Safety processes of Textron Aviation Business Jets, Turboprops, and Single Engine aircraft systems in support of aircraft type certification. Candidates will assist systems design teams with these processes as related to aspects of new product design and certification for domestic and foreign certification activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with development of System Safety Reports including Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments, Aircraft and System-level Safety Assessments, Common Mode Analysis, Particular Risk Analysis and Zonal Safety Analysis.
Assist with establishment of Systems Engineering process planning and execute to those plans.
Apply systems engineering methodology, tools, and techniques to support the design, manufacture, and test of aircraft systems.
Ensure that the quality, accuracy, and integrity of system and safety life cycle deliverables comply with standards and plans.
Assist as needed with preparation of certification plans, ground and flight test plans, certification reports, and other documents.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in:
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Other related STEM field
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with electronic drafting tools such as CATIA V5 and VPM is helpful
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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, 1:01:00 AM
Job Number: 333540
