2027 Internship - Quality Test Engineer- (TRU Simulation - Lutz, FL)

Textron; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship, training and development

Real project work

401(k) vesting

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation internship offers hands-on involvement in quality engineering, including maintaining the QMS, conducting audits, and improving production processes. You’ll work on core TRU parts testing, and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.

Eligibility requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree with interest in manufacturing and quality assurance. The program runs 10 weeks over the summer with on-site work and a prepaid stipend.

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer technology and systems operations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Above average mathematical arithmetic skills

Responsibilities

• Help maintain TRU QMS including QMS SharePoint site, calibration, internal quality audits, and ISO audit finding/responses
• Assist in performing receiving inspection and non-conformity reporting (NCR)
• Assist in testing, validation, and programming of core TRU parts (control system parts, CanBus, PCB etc.)
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
• Work with relevant teams and departments to improve products
• Help ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
• Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems both internally with team and with other functions
• Develop meaningful quality metrics in addition to FPY
• Help in implementation of a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process

Skills

Computer literacy

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Math skills

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

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

The Quality Engineering (QE) intern is responsible for the generation of a strategic and daily plan to improve the quality of operational processes and production output. Major responsibilities include maintaining TRU Simulation + Training’s Quality Management System (QMS), quality metrics, and quality audits. This role is also tasked with identifying improved ways of issue reporting relating to the production process and assigning potential solutions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help maintain TRU QMS including QMS SharePoint site, calibration, internal quality audits, and ISO audit finding/responses
• Asist in performing receiving inspection and non-conformity reporting (NCR)
• Assist in testing, validation, and programming of core TRU parts (control system parts, CanBus, PCB etc.)
• Improve product quality by making recommendations for change
• Work with relevant teams and departments to improve products
• Help ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards
• Brainstorm ideas to create solutions for identified problems both internally with team and with other functions
• Develop meaningful quality metrics in addition to FPY
• Help in implementation of a working system to ensure conformity and accuracy in the production process

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Pursuing abachelor’sdegree
• Interest in manufacturing and quality assurance environment required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in computer technology and systems operations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Above average mathematical arithmetic skills

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
• 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.

This role is eligible for up to a $15,000 (pre-tax) sign-on bonus based on level of experience. Terms & conditions apply. The Company reserves the right to amend or suspend this program at any time. 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-Florida-Lutz

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/31/2026, 10:00:00 PM