2027 Intern - Systems Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and specifications for mechanical and electrical systems
• Develop certification plans and supporting artifacts to meet applicable regulatory compliance of these complex systems
• Develop trade study analysis with adequate support and supervision of senior engineers
• Testing of systems for both feasibility (engineering level) and certification (for-credit testing)
• Generate test reports based on test results and establish congruence from engineering leaders and/or Lycoming Organization Designation Authority (ODA)
• Assist with familiarization briefs to internal/external customers and cross-functional teams for alignment in scope of a project
• Assist Lycoming product support team with field related troubleshooting of current engine systems as an engineering representative
• Assist Lycoming production floor with engineering needs as required

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
• Understanding of propulsion systems specifically Internal Combustion Engine is preferred
• Interpersonal Savvy and ability to work with cross-functional team is a desirable attribute
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple programs and/or multiple activities within a program
• Understanding of General Aviation market and its landscape is desirable
• Excellent presentation skills required - MS Office Suite conversant (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, Word)
• Ability to travel 25% of the time
• Prior internship experience in the aviation or automotive industry is a plus
• Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus
• Knowledge/use of Aerospace standards is a plus (DO-178, DO-160, etc.)
• Test plan creation, documentation, reporting skills is a plus

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

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.

Benefits

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• Mentorship, training, and development opportunities
• Real project work and hands-on experience
• Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment
• Alternative work schedules at select locations