Aerospace Aerodynamics Intern — Hands-on Projects

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship program

Real project work

401(k) vesting credit

Flexible schedules at select locations

Job summary

Textron Inc. offers a 2027 Aerodynamics Engineer Internship where you will analyze and develop aerodynamic solutions for multiple aircraft programs.

You will work with wind tunnel data, flight test results, and analytic models to support design and certification activities. You will collaborate with design, flight test, and propulsion teams while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced engineers during the 10‑week program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or other relative technical field
• Teamwork adaptable to the work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• Programming in C/C++, Visual Basic, FORTRAN and Python preferred
• Experience collecting and reducing wind tunnel data
• Experience developing theoretical aerodynamic models
• Experience with simulation tools for trajectory and performance analysis

Responsibilities

• Perform aerodynamic analysis and development for aircraft across Textron product lines
• Develop design, analysis, and simulation models using in-house and commercial tools
• Contribute to design verification and certification activities
• Support cross-functional collaboration with design, flight test, and certification teams
• Apply 14 CFR Part 23 and 25 regulations to analyses and documentation

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Excel

Python

C/C++

FORTRAN

MATLAB

Wind tunnel data

Aerodynamics

Education

Aerospace Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

Python

C

FORTRAN

Job description

Textron Inc. offers a 2027 Aerodynamics Engineer Internship where you will analyze and develop aerodynamic solutions for multiple aircraft programs.

You will work with wind tunnel data, flight test results, and analytic models to support design and certification activities. You will collaborate with design, flight test, and propulsion teams while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced engineers during the 10‑week program.