2027 Internship - Defense and Special Missions AES Engineer

Why This Internship

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.

Job Summary

Candidates in this role will gain valuable engineering experience in the area of aircraft avionics and electrical systems including requirements capture, design, validation, troubleshooting, and qualification/certification. Working with managers and key players in Engineering, Candidates will assist in the development of crucial systems on Textron Aviation Defense and Special Missions products.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical systems including but not limited to interface wiring diagrams and harness assemblies using computer based drafting tools (Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics)
• Utilize electronic test equipment to verify avionics and electrical systems meet design requirements, and/or for system troubleshooting in the lab and/or on aircraft
• Prepare engineering trade studies, functional test procedures, certification plans, ground and flight test plans, certification reports, and other engineering documents
• Write technical descriptions of subject matter pertinent to design or test requirements
• Evaluation and analysis of avionics and electrical system designs

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Aerospace Engineering

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience with electronic test equipment preferred but not required
• Electronic drafting experience with Siemens Capital preferred but not required

Pay & Schedule

• Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend
• 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

Benefits

• 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