2027 Internship - Engineer Industrial Design - Research & Development

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

Research & Development engineers develop new products, redesign existing products, and perform research and testing on product concepts. R&D engineers work in a collaborative environment that includes other engineers, marketing professionals, and manufacturers. Assignments are executed under the direction of the R&D Supervisor/Manager with an emphasis on meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, development, and execution of important engineering projects
• Coordinate with both internal customers as well as multiple outside suppliers to ensure Design for Manufacturability, cost, and schedule goals are met
• Use advanced engineering principles and problem-solving capabilities to provide technical solutions for a wide range of tasks
• Design and build prototypes of system components for testing
• Develop required test procedures and coordinate testing with other applicable groups
• Work effectively in a cross-functional and diverse team environment
• Navigate successfully through ambiguity
• Act as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area
• Drive improvements to daily processes and ensure all work meets or exceeds customer requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields to recommend innovations that improve quality and effectiveness of company products and processes

Education

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in: Engineering, Industrial Design, or other related technical field

Qualifications

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs
• Experience in CATIA is preferred
• Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application; visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship

Schedule

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.

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

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.