2027 Internship - AES Mechanical Installations Engineer

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit toward full-time

Job summary

Textron offers a hands-on internship in Wichita, KS, focused on designing avionics and electrical system installations for aircraft. The role involves creating CAD drawings, wiring layouts, and subsystem integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. The program runs for 10 weeks, onsite in Kansas, with a paid stipend and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS Eng (Mechanical or Aerospace) with 60 hours completed.
• Strong technical writing and drawing abilities.
• Familiarity with aerospace installation methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical system installation using CAD tools (CATIA and/or IAI HarnessSys).
• Design installation of cockpit displays, remote line replacement units, antennas, sensors, wire bundles, and secondary structures.
• Perform analyses requiring application of engineering principles.
• Assist in preparing trade studies, functional tests, certification reports, and other engineering documents.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Time management

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Professional demeanor

CATIA V5

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace)

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

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.

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

Design of Avionics and Electrical Systems equipment installation on Single Engine and Citation Jet aircraft.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical system equipment installation using computer based drafting tools (CATIA and/or IAI HarnesSys)
• Design installation of cockpit displays and controls, remote line replacement units, antennas, sensors, wire bundles and secondary support structure.
• Perform analyses requiring frequent application of engineering principles.
• Assist in preparing engineering trade studies, functional test procedures, certification reports, and other engineering documents.

EDUCATION

Prefer completion of 60 hours while currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Microsoft Office applications
• Time management skills
• Critical thinking skills in order to troubleshoot
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Working knowledge of CATIA V5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Primary Location

US-Kansas-Wichita

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM