2027 Internship – System Safety Engineer
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Job summary
Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS offers a 2027 Internship for System Safety Engineer. You will support cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to safety analyses, and learn systems engineering processes for aircraft certification.
Summer internship runs 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, onsite, with mentorship, hands-on project work, and development opportunities in ITAR-compliant environment. You will assist with hazard analyses, safety reports, and verification activities, while gaining
Qualifications
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Assist with development of System Safety Reports and various safety analyses.
- Help establish Systems Engineering process planning and execute to those plans.
- Apply systems engineering methodologies to design, manufacture, and test aircraft systems.
- Ensure quality and integrity of system and safety deliverables per standards and plans.
- Assist with preparation of certification plans, ground and flight test plans, and reports.
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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.
System Safety Engineers are an integral part of cross-functional Engineering teams, assisting with the implementation of Systems Engineering, Development Assurance, and System Safety processes of Textron Aviation Business Jets, Turboprops, and Single Engine aircraft systems in support of aircraft type certification. Candidates will assist systems design teams with these processes as related to aspects of new product design and certification for domestic and foreign certification activities.
- Assist with development of System Safety Reports including Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments, Aircraft and System-level Safety Assessments, Common Mode Analysis, Particular Risk Analysis and Zonal Safety Analysis.
- Assist with establishment of Systems Engineering process planning and execute to those plans.
- Apply systems engineering methodology, tools, and techniques to support the design, manufacture, and test of aircraft systems.
- Ensure that the quality, accuracy, and integrity of system and safety life cycle deliverables comply with standards and plans.
- Assist as needed with preparation of certification plans, ground and flight test plans, certification reports, and other documents.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Other related STEM field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with electronic drafting tools such as CATIA V5 and VPM is helpful
- Professional and diplomatic demeanor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)., Non-US persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. , The ITAR/EAR defines a US person as a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US 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.
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with US export control laws. If a position requires access to information controlled under US regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
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.
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.
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
: US-Kansas-Wichita
: Engineering
: Full-time
: Individual Contributor
: Internship / Co-Op
: First Shift
: 11/10/2026, 9:50:37 PM
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