2027 Entry Level - Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS is seeking an entry-level Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer to contribute to piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft programs. You will work on the full product development pipeline, from legacy support to new product development, under mentorship through the EDGE program.
You will prepare wiring diagrams, assist test plans, and support certification activities under CFR 14 Part 23/25.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering or related field.
- Experience with avionics or electrical system design is desirable.
- Proficiency with computer-aided wiring diagram drawing tools (Mentor Graphics preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good time management.
Responsibilities
- Prepare wiring diagrams and harness assembly preparation using Mentor Graphics.
- Assist in writing test plans, conformity requests, functional tests, and compliance reports.
- Prepare functional test documents for avionics and electrical systems.
- Assist in production and field support including design evaluations, troubleshooting, and root-cause analyses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, customer service, ISC, flight test, and airworthiness.
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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.
The Avionics and Electrical Systems engineer is involved in all aspects of our product development pipeline for piston, turboprop, and jet aircraft. From continued field support of legacy jets to on‑going line support, new product development, and aftermarket product enhancements. Their emphasis is on ensuring that the avionics and electrical systems on the aircraft provide the required and desired functions, meet the highest standard of safety, and meet customer reliability expectations.
New engineers begin with the AES Engineering Development and Growth Experience (EDGE). A development program within AES that combines foundational training with hands‑on rotations across multiple teams. Through real project work, cross‑functional exposure, and mentorship, engineers build technical depth and transition into a permanent role aligned to their strengths and team needs.
- Prepare wiring diagrams and harness assembly preparation using computer‑based design software (Mentor Graphics).
- Assist in writing test plans, conformity requests, functional tests, and compliance reports.
- Prepare functional test documents for avionics and electrical systems
- Assist in production and field support including design evaluations, troubleshooting, and root‑cause and corrective action analyses.
- Work alongside other organizations from engineering, customer service, ISC, flight test, and airworthiness to support a broad range of projects by providing your technical expertise.
- Perform advanced electrical and avionics design and integration analysis requiring frequent application of electrical engineering principles.
- Prepare certification documentation including certification plans, ground and flight test plans and certification reports showing avionics and electrical systems compliance with 14 CFR Part 23/25
- Evaluate and analyze avionics and electrical system design for completion of function hazard assessments and system safety assessments
- Support FAA and foreign authorities in technical discussions on certification issues.
- Involvement in root cause analysis of complex failures to improve aircraft reliability. Including support of accident investigations.
- Participate in the development and improvement of the team’s processes and tools
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or other related Engineering field
- Experience with avionics and electrical system design to the requirements of CFR 14 Part 23 is desired.
- Experience with computer‑aided wiring diagram and harnessing software is desired. Mentor Graphics is preferred.
- Experience with electrical wiring, harnessing, and manufacturing is strongly desired.
- Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
- Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint are required, Visio experience is desired.
- Design knowledge of electrical bonding criteria, thermal cooling requirements for electronic equipment, EMI shielding, and High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF) / Indirect Effects of Lightning (IEL) installation criteria is considered a plus.
Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.
- Competitive compensation
- Day-one health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Alternative work schedules at select locations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
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.
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.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
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.
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.
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: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342222
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