Aircraft Mechanical Systems Intern - CATIA & Prototyping

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita offers a Mechanical Systems Internship to develop, plan, and conduct complex aircraft mechanical system design tasks, including Environmental Control, Landing Gear, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls. You’ll work on real projects with experienced engineers, learning through hands-on design and testing.

You’ll use CATIA V5 for designs, create 3D models, assist with prototype builds, test plans, and reports.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Strong interest in aircraft mechanical systems and certification processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate designs utilizing CATIA V5 design and drafting software.
• 3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation drawings.
• Support build of prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations.
• Assist in the creation of test plans and reports.
• Create presentations to convey test results, design issues, or trade study recommendations.
• Communicate and coordinate with Engineering technical sections, Manufacturing, Tooling, Technical Publications, and other functional areas.
• Check Peer drawings, initiate the drawing routing process and support Space Reviews (i.e. CATIA V5 Model Management/Interference Checks).
• Support build of production aircraft, which includes coordination with Manufacturing Engineering to support design interpretation and response to workmanship and producibility issues.
• Coordinate design modifications to experimental aircraft in support of testing and qualification.
• Support the investigation and response to customer aircraft and system component issues.

Skills

CAD concepts

Mechanical reasoning

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Other related technical degree

Tools

CATIA V5

3D modeling

Job description

Textron Aviation in Wichita offers a Mechanical Systems Internship to develop, plan, and conduct complex aircraft mechanical system design tasks, including Environmental Control, Landing Gear, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls. You’ll work on real projects with experienced engineers, learning through hands-on design and testing.

You’ll use CATIA V5 for designs, create 3D models, assist with prototype builds, test plans, and reports.