2027 Entry Level - Engineer - Johnson City, TN

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron is seeking an Entry Level Engineer in Johnson City, TN to contribute to aircraft integration and manufacturing projects. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams, applying CAD tools and analysis skills to design, test, and document systems during early career development.

You'll participate in bench and flight-related testing, help prepare certification documentation, and support cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field is required.
• Foundational knowledge of aircraft, systems, and manufacturing processes is desired.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and engineering analysis software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Design and update procedures and drawings for STC kits and customized completions.
• Support integration of mechanical, electrical/avionics and software-enabled systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure designs are producible and well documented.
• Assist with bench and system-level testing, data collection, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation to support certification and STC approvals.
• Review drawings, specifications, and test data to respond to product questions; implement approved changes.

Skills

CAD

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

NX

CATIA

Autodesk

Excel

MATLAB

ALTAIR

NASTRAN

Python

Job description

2027 Entry Level - Engineer - Johnson City, TN

About the Entry Level Role

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.

Description

Day in the Life of a Engineer

We are looking for curious, analytical engineers who are excited to apply their technical skills to real aircraft and real manufacturing environments. As an Entry Level Integration & Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate new products into aircraft and continuously improve how we build them.

As a Engineer at Bell, you can expect to:

• Design and update procedures and detailed drawings/schematics (e.g., parts, structural and electrical installations, wiring diagrams, interface control documents) for STC kits and customized completions using various design software and manufacturers’ technical data.

• Support integration of mechanical, electrical/avionics and software-enabled systems, including requirements interpretation, installation concepts, and basic engineering analyses.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to ensure designs are practical, producible, and properly documented, and assist in resolving build and installation issues on the shop floor.

• Assist with bench and system-level testing, coupon and component-level testing, aircraft ground/flight testing, data collection, and troubleshooting of installations and system features.

• Prepare technical documentation such as analysis reports and test plans to support certification and STC approvals.

• Research and respond to product support and field questions by reviewing drawings, specifications, and test data, and incorporate approved changes via ECRs and drawing revisions accurately and on time.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering or related technical field required.

• 0–2 years of relevant experience

• Foundational knowledge of aircraft, systems, and/or manufacturing processes through coursework, labs, or practical experience.

• Basic familiarity with CAD and engineering analysis tools (e.g., NX, CATIA, Autodesk, or similar, plus tools such as Excel, MATLAB, ALTAIR, NASTRAN, or Python for analysis).

• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and quality.

• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with composite materials (design, analysis, testing, or manufacturing) gained through coursework, research, labs, internships, or co‑ops.

• Exposure to aircraft or product integration activities (e.g., installation design, interface requirements, routing of systems, modification of existing platforms, or STC/completions work).

• Familiarity with data analytics or AI/ML tools applied to engineering or manufacturing, such as Python, MATLAB, R, or similar tools for data analysis, visualization, or predictive modeling.

• Hands‑on experience in laboratory, prototype, or production environments, including working with test data, manufacturing instructions, or quality documentation.

• Understanding of manufacturing and continuous improvement principles (e.g., lean, Six Sigma, process capability) and interest in applying them to aircraft production.

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.

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.

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Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Piney Flats
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Entry Job
Shift: First Shift
Relocation: Available
Travel: No