2027 Intern - Materials Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA is offering a 10-week internship for a Materials Engineer intern. You will work on mechanical properties testing, evaluate heat-treated parts, assist with failure analysis, and ensure metallurgical conformance of incoming parts, while analyzing microstructures of steel and aluminum.

Qualified candidates are pursuing a B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgy and are proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgy program with current student status
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with metallurgical lab procedures

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical properties testing
• Evaluation of in‑house heat‑treated parts
• Assisting with failure analysis projects
• Checking incoming parts for metallurgical conformance
• Evaluating microstructures of steel, aluminum, and other materials
• Assisting in monitoring of plating and cleaning solutions
• Documenting test and evaluation results
• Communicating with engineers, mentor, and internal customers in regard to materials investigations

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Metallurgical lab procedures

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgy

Job description

Job Number

2027 Intern - Materials Engineer (Lycoming) - Williamsport, PA (342716)

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.

Who We Are

We are Lycoming Engines, best known as a world leader in aircraft engines. Here at Lycoming Engines, we produce four-, six-, and eight‑cylinder aircraft engines that power 60% of the world’s general aviation fleet. For nearly 100 years, we have earned a reputation for reliability and flexibility with our extensive range of aircraft engines trusted by pilots, owners, and general aviation enthusiasts. Lycoming Engines takes great pride in being the only U.S. owned and operated aviation piston engine manufacturer, and we build every engine as though we were going to fly it ourselves.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing mechanical properties testing
• Evaluation of in‑house heat‑treated parts
• Assisting with failure analysis projects
• Checking incoming parts for metallurgical conformance
• Evaluating microstructures of steel, aluminum, and other materials
• Assisting in monitoring of plating and cleaning solutions (wet chemistry)
• Documenting test and evaluation results
• Communicating with engineers, mentor, and internal customers in regard to materials investigations

Qualifications

• Student should be engaged in the pursuit of a B.S. in an accredited Materials Science/Engineering or Metallurgy program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with metallurgical lab procedures

Why You’ll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience — offering mentorship, training, and meaningful, hands‑on work that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

• 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.

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.

Classified Information Statement — Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.