Aerospace Installations Intern – Avionics & Mechanical

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit toward full-time

Job summary

Textron offers a hands-on internship in Wichita, KS, focused on designing avionics and electrical system installations for aircraft. The role involves creating CAD drawings, wiring layouts, and subsystem integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. The program runs for 10 weeks, onsite in Kansas, with a paid stipend and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS Eng (Mechanical or Aerospace) with 60 hours completed.
• Strong technical writing and drawing abilities.
• Familiarity with aerospace installation methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical system installation using CAD tools (CATIA and/or IAI HarnessSys).
• Design installation of cockpit displays, remote line replacement units, antennas, sensors, wire bundles, and secondary structures.
• Perform analyses requiring application of engineering principles.
• Assist in preparing trade studies, functional tests, certification reports, and other engineering documents.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Time management

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Professional demeanor

CATIA V5

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace)

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Textron offers a hands-on internship in Wichita, KS, focused on designing avionics and electrical system installations for aircraft. The role involves creating CAD drawings, wiring layouts, and subsystem integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. The program runs for 10 weeks, onsite in Kansas, with a paid stipend and mentorship opportunities.