2027 Internship - Technical Publications Engineer - Commercial

Textron; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting after full-time hire

Job summary

Textron is offering a 2027 Internship - Technical Publications Engineer in Wichita, KS. The role involves assisting in creating and revising aircraft technical documentation, using CATIA CAD and Arbortext to produce 2D and 3D procedures, and ensuring content meets regulatory requirements.

Interns will work onsite for the 10-week summer program, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to understand engineering data and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering research, development and certification for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Use CATIA CAD and Arbortext to produce detailed 2D/3D procedures for aircraft operations and maintenance.
• Ensure data conform to design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Verify accuracy of content, instructions and illustrations.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project teams.
• Validate document procedures via CATIA and on-aircraft validations.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Aviation

Tools

SGML/HTML/XML

Arbortext Editor

Job description

2027 Internship - Technical Publications Engineer - Commercial

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:

Assist the team in creating and preparing new or revised aircraft technical documentation about the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems and assemblies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for completing engineering research, development and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.

• Utilize CATIA CAD and Arbortext authoring software to produce detailed 2D and 3D interactive procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.

• Assist with all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements.

• Verify accuracy of content, instructions and illustrations

• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives.

• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on‑aircraft validations of part details, assemblies and installations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Aviation or relative field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop good working relations by coordination, communication, and issue resolution with other engineering disciplines.

• Ability to understand engineering data, and research/analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.

• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.

• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Arbortext Editor preferred.

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication

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: 09/12/2026, 12:18:00 AM
Job Number: 342146