2026 Internship - Technical Publications Engineer - Commercial
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist the team in creating and preparing new or revised aircraft technical documentation about the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems and assemblies.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for completing engineering research, development and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
Utilize CATIA CAD and Arbortext authoring software to produce detailed 2D and 3D interactive procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
Assist with all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements.
Verify accuracy of content, instructions and illustrations
Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives.
Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of part details, assemblies and installations.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Aviation or relative field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop good working relations by coordination, communication, and issue resolution with other engineering disciplines.
Ability to understand engineering data, and research/analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.
Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Arbortext Editor preferred.
Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication
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, 5:01:00 AM
Job Number: 333565
