2027 Internship - Technical Publications Engineer - Defense & Special Missions

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation is offering a ten-week, full-time internship in Wichita that lets you work on authoring and illustrating aircraft technical manuals, supporting operation and maintenance procedures, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

You will use Adobe FrameMaker and CATIA for verification, collaborate with engineers and customers, and gain hands-on experience in documentation, certification, and regulatory requirements while contributing to real projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field
• Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry specifications and guidelines
• Experience using FrameMaker and SGML/HTML/XML preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications
• Use Adobe FrameMaker to produce detailed procedures for operation and maintenance of aircraft systems
• Ensure data conform to design specifications and regulatory requirements related to technical orders
• Verify content accuracy by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives in certification/verification activities
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives
• Validate technical document procedures via virtual (CATIA) and on-aircraft validations of parts, assemblies, and installations

Skills

Engineering data analysis

Mechanical aptitude

Aircraft operation knowledge

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

SGML/HTML/XML

CATIA

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Create and prepare new or revised aircraft technical manuals to include the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems and assemblies. Conduct research independently and collaboratively using engineering database information, engineering drawings, functional tests, commercial and military sources and standards, such as ATA and MIL specifications. Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications while providing customers with detailed instructions for continued airworthiness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for completing engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe FrameMaker authoring software to produce detailed procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements as they relate to technical orders.
• Verifies accuracy of content, instructions, and illustrations by collaborating with design engineers, project teams and customer service representatives to participate in certification/verification activities on and off aircraft.
• 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.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation or related field required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiar with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry (iSpec 2200, S1000D, MilSpecs, etc.) specifications and guidelines, with an emphasis of technical order structure.
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Adobe FrameMaker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication 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.