2027 Internship - Mechanical Design Engineer (Interiors)
Textron
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Job summary
Textron Aviation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to originate and develop ideas for aircraft interior and exterior concepts. You will perform design research, sketching, 3D modeling, and collaboration with engineering and interior teams. The role involves presenting concepts to internal and external audiences and supporting both interior and exterior design efforts.
The internship runs 10 weeks in the summer, demanding onsite work. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications
- Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Design, or related field.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with design software including Photoshop and 3D tools.
Responsibilities
- Generate concepts for innovative products based on provided criteria.
- Plan and participate in ideation, engineering research, design, and manufacturing activities.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to develop and monitor project progress.
- Create conceptual designs for interior and exterior of aircraft and related projects.
- Support interior layout concepts including cockpit, cabin, lavatory, and baggage areas.
- Develop exterior concepts showing cockpit and cabin windows.
- Use market research and human factors to evaluate designs.
- Develop 2D sketches and 3D geometry using Alias and other tools.
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Job description
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.
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 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.
- 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
- Industrial Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Transportation Design
- Other related field
- 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.
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.
- 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
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.
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, 11:42:06 AM
Job Number: 342226
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