2027 Internship - Mechanical Design Engineer (Interiors)

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation offers a 10-week internship for a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern focused on interiors and aircraft concepts. You’ll contribute to design research, 3D modeling, and human factors layout while coordinating with multiple technical groups and presenting concepts to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to both interior and exterior aircraft design processes, with onsite work and a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in a relevant design/engineering field.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for team projects.
• Experience with 2D/3D design tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate concepts for innovative products and features based on provided criteria.
• Plan and participate in ideation, research, design, and development for projects.
• Collaborate with multiple design and engineering groups to track progress.
• Create interior/exterior design concepts for aircraft and blocks.
• Support interior layout concepts including cockpit, cabin, lavatory, and baggage areas.
• Develop exterior concepts showing overall exterior with windows.
• Use market research and human factors to evaluate concepts.
• Develop 2D sketches and 3D surfaces using Alias and related tools.

Skills

Professional and diplomatic demeanor

Excellent verbal and written

Collaborates in team environments

Education

Industrial Design

Mechanical Engineering

Transportation Design

Other related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Alias

Rhino

CATIA

3D Studio Max

Job description

2027 Internship - Mechanical Design Engineer (Interiors)

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Mechanical Design Engineer Intern is responsible for originating and developing ideas into designs that support the new aircraft development process. Candidate is required to perform duties in support of both the interior and exterior design of the aircraft such as design research, sketching, human factors layout, physical mock-up development, 3D computer modeling, coordination with other technical groups, status reporting to supervisors, and presentation of conceptual designs to audiences inside and outside of Textron Aviation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate concepts for innovative products and features based on provided criteria
• Plan and participate in ideation exercises, engineering research, design, development, and manufacturing including other methods the team may discover to develop a successful team project
• Collaborate with engineering, advanced interior design, industrial design, technical groups and other Interns to develop, implement, monitor and status the progress of a given project
• Create conceptual designs for the interior and exterior of new aircraft and or block-point redesign projects
• Support the aircraft interior concept by assisting with general floor plan layout of the cockpit, cabin, lavatory, and baggage areas. The candidate will develop concepts and work with Interior Advanced Design Engineering to develop detail designs of human factors within aircraft
• Support of the aircraft exterior will consist of developing design concepts that show the overall exterior with cockpit and cabin windows
• Use market research, customer experience, analysis of competitive designs, trends, human factors layout and physical mock-ups to evaluate conceptual designs.
• Develop 2D hand sketches and 3D surface geometry using Alias modeling software and evaluate design ideas based on appearance, functional design, serviceability, manufacturing methods, materials and production costs

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Industrial Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Transportation Design
• Other related field

EXPERIENCE:

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
• Software skills in Photoshop and 3D design software
• Software skills in Illustrator, Alias, Rino, CATIA, or 3D Studio Max is beneficial

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.

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
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/28/2026, 10:42:06 AM
Job Number: 342226