Aerospace Aerodynamics Engineer Intern

Find a- Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship program

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Aviation invites students to join our 2027 Aerodynamics Engineer Internship in Wichita, KS. You’ll work on aerodynamic analyses, design, and simulation for a range of aircraft using tools like FORTRAN, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.

Expect hands-on project work, mentorship, and real responsibility from day one. The role involves collaborating across disciplines, supporting certification activities, and gaining exposure to wind tunnel data and flight-test results.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word.
• Programming in structured languages; experience with C/C++, Visual Basic, FORTRAN and Python is highly desirable.
• Experience with wind tunnel data collection/reduction and aerodynamic modeling.
• Experience with simulation tools to analyze trajectory, performance, or handling characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic analyses for internal and external aircraft across Textron’s product line.
• Develop design, analysis, and simulation models using in-house and commercial tools on Linux workstations and PCs.
• Contribute to engineering projects through certification and assessment activities.
• Engage in the full development process from early design to final certification.
• Collaborate with disciplines like Design, Flight Test, Stress, and Propulsion.
• Apply 14 CFR Part 23/25 regulations to ensure critical analyses are performed.
• Document results in memos and certification reports for customers and authorities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Excel/Word Proficiency

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

Education

Aerospace Engineering (student)

Tools

C/C++

Visual Basic

FORTRAN

Python

Job description

Textron Aviation invites students to join our 2027 Aerodynamics Engineer Internship in Wichita, KS. You’ll work on aerodynamic analyses, design, and simulation for a range of aircraft using tools like FORTRAN, MATLAB, Python, and C/C++.

Expect hands-on project work, mentorship, and real responsibility from day one. The role involves collaborating across disciplines, supporting certification activities, and gaining exposure to wind tunnel data and flight-test results.