2027 Internship - Industrial Design

leManoosh; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and training

Paid internship stipend

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita invites you to join a comprehensive 10‑week internship focused on interior development, integrating technology and human factors to enhance cabin experiences. You’ll work with Industrial Design, Engineering, and other experts on real projects from concept to final presentation.

This paid internship offers mentorship, training, and meaningful hands‑on work to build confidence and start your design career with industry leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design or other relative design discipline.
• Excellent visual communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe Suite products, CAD modeling and rendering software.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills for multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Follow project design briefs and deliver requested results on time.
• Conduct research, ideation, concept generation, and design refinement based on scope.
• Support Human Factor mockups to inform design development.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Interior Design and other teams.
• Build engaging presentations communicating design journey and final solutions.
• Participate in intern events and facility tours across campuses.

Skills

Visual communication

Adobe Suite

CAD modeling

Rendering software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field

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.

The Opportunity

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

This is an opportunity to be immersed in the culture of a leading general aviation manufacturer, home to two iconic brands: Cessna and Beechcraft. In this role, you’ll collaborate with and learn from our experienced Industrial Design staff. The open office layout encourages cross‑disciplinary teamwork with design, mechanical, and electrical experts driving new product development. From small single‑engine aircraft to super‑midsized jets, the design projects span a wide range. Your primary focus will be interior development, where you’ll integrate technology and human factors to enhance the cabin experience.

Job Responsibilities

• At a minimum, fully understand and follow the project design brief and produce requested deliverables on time.
• Based on project scope, preform thorough research, ideation, concept generation, and design refinement.
• Support Human Factor mockups to inform design development.
• Ask questions, challenge the status quo, and bring a high level of enthusiasm and creativity.
• Be collaborative. Work through solutions with Engineering, Interior Design, and other technical groups and interns.
• Build engaging presentations that communicate your design journey and final solutions.
• There is much to learn in this 10‑week experience – take advantage of as many intern events as possible and participate in facility tours at both east and west campuses.

Education / Experience

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Product Design or other relative design discipline.

Qualifications

• Excellent visual communication skills
• Experience with Adobe Suite products, CAD modeling and rendering software
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management skills to support multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to deal with change and work in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in use of standard Microsoft Office programs

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.

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.

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

  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.

  Recruiting Company Textron Aviation

  Primary Location US-Kansas-Wichita

  Recruiting Company Textron Aviation

  Location Wichita, Kansas, US