2027 Summer Intern - Liaison Engineering - Amarillo, TX

Textron; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit upon full-time

Job summary

Textron seeks a Liaison Engineering Intern in Amarillo, TX for a 10-week summer program. You will work under experienced engineers, contributing to design repairs, troubleshooting, and improving mechanical systems on aviation projects. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and real project impact.

Earn mentorship and hands-on experience while supporting Build and Quality teams, with training and development opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 60 college credit hours completed prior to internship start date.
• Able to complete the full 10 weeks of the internship (June 1–August 7, 2026).

Responsibilities

• Support Build Team and Quality Team members with alternative solutions.
• Assist engineers in analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving aircraft issues; contribute to repair design.
• Work under mentorship of career engineers in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

3-D Modeling

Planning

Database

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

60 college credit hours

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

2027 Summer Intern - Liaison Engineering - Amarillo, TX

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.

Day in the Life of a Liaison Engineering Intern:

We are looking for inquisitive and driven individuals with a passion to innovate. Bring your mechanical, and material science experience along with fresh ideas to Amarillo, TX to work with engineers who analyze, troubleshoot and resolve aircraft issues often through design of repair. Our engineers find new ways of doing things within disciplined processes to keep Bell at the forefront of aviation technology. Bell has some of the most advanced commercial and military aircraft in the world, in large part because our team members push each other to the top of their game working creatively and tirelessly to get us there.

As a Liaison Engineering Intern at Bell in Amarillo, you can expect to work under the mentorship of career engineers and other site‑level leadership in a fast‑paced ever‑changing environment to determine your enthusiasm and fit for the work we do. You will support Build Team and Quality team members to find alternative solutions immediately available to them.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering - Required.
• Minimum 60 college credit hours completed prior to the start of the internship (June 1, 2026) or prior Bell internship experience
• Able to complete the entire 10 weeks of the internship: June 1– August 7, 2026
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Previous internship experience in an engineering role, preferably in an aerospace, technology and/or manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated experience working on a cross functional team(s), involving an atmosphere of coordination and collaboration with heightened levels critical thinking.
• Experience including willingness to learn and expand knowledge of complex mechanical systems. Examples include troubleshooting, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly and test of automotive systems and/or components; farm equipment, robotic devices, personal projects, etc.
• High integrity, a strong work ethic and drive to be successful in a complex work environment.
• Direct knowledge and interest to make the high desert of the Texas Panhandle your future home.
• Strong computer skills with focus on: 3-D Modeling, Planning, Database & Microsoft Office Tools.

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.

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.

Recruiting Timeline:

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non‑U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export‑restricted information.

Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location: US‑Texas‑Amarillo

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co‑Op

Shift: First Shift

Relocation: Unavailable

Travel: No

Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 1:00:00 AM

Job Number: 343049