2027 Entry Level - Aerospace Engineering (July)

Textron; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron's Bell division seeks an entry-level Aerospace Engineer to contribute from day one on a broad range of airframe programs and tiltrotor tech. You will collaborate with experienced teams, apply CAD and analysis tools, and learn through mentorship and hands-on projects starting July 2027 onsite in Fort Worth.

This program emphasizes growth across functions, exposure to CATIA, ANSYS, Simulink, and systems engineering processes while developing test plans and cost/schedule awareness.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Aerospace Engineering required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Available to work full time, onsite starting in July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Create airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.
• Create model-based definition with 3D annotations for airframe components and BOMs.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.
• Respond to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling, etc.
• Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.
• Support supplier/teammate design activity.
• Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

Skills

CATIA / CAD

ANSYS / NASTRAN

Systems Engineering

Simulink

Rotorcraft dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA

ANSYS

NASTRAN

Simulink

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Aerospace Engineering (July)

Description

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one-contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

At Bell, a subsidiary of Textron, we dare to live on the edge of possibility. From supporting NASA’s first lunar mission to pioneering advanced tiltrotor systems, we redefine flight to make a real-world impact. Whether flying individuals to safety or protecting our troops, every team member at Bell is a part of something greater. It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Go beyond the impossible and join the Flight Club.

Day in the Life of an Aerospace Engineer

We are looking for inquisitive and driven engineers with a passion to innovate. From tiltrotor technology to tail sitting vehicles, our engineers work across a wide portfolio of aircraft programs. As an Engineer at Bell, you can expect to:

• Create airframe structural designs based on trade studies, research, and analysis.

• Create model-based definition, which includes 3D annotations, for detail, assembly, and installation of airframe components and engineering bill of materials.

• Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems.

• Specific tasks include responding to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling, etc.

• Execute Tasks to Cost and Schedule Requirements.

• Support supplier/teammate design activity.

• Support test activity, including test plan development, execution, and reports.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Aerospace Engineering required

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

• Available to work full time, onsite starting in July 2027

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Expected Graduation Spring of 2027

• Exposure to CATIA / advanced CAD systems, component design experience.

• Exposure to advanced analysis tools, ANSYS, NASTRAN, component analysis experience.

• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, from requirements through verification.

• Control system design and modeling using Simulink, and implementation on hardware.

• Rotorcraft specific analytical experience: dynamics, performance, aero / CFD.

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation

• Day-one health and wellness benefits

• Retirement savings options

• Tuition reimbursement

• Alternative work schedules at select locations

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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.

AI Readiness:

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required - we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. 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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 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. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 343019