Associate Systems Engineer - Aviation Propulsion

Cessna Aircraft Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Lycoming Engines seeks an entry-level Associate Systems Engineer in Williamsport, PA to contribute to the propulsion subsystem development and digitization efforts. You will develop mechanical/electrical requirements, support certification activities, and collaborate across teams while traveling up to 25% of the time.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and career growth within Textron’s Lycoming group, with exposure to regulatory standards and test activities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field.
• Understanding of propulsion systems specifically Internal Combustion Engine is preferred.
• Interpersonal Savvy and ability to work with cross‑functional team is a desirable attribute.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple programs and/or multiple activities within a program.
• Understanding of General Aviation market and its landscape is desirable.
• Excellent presentation skills required - MS Office Suite conversant (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, Word).
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Prior internship experience in the aviation or automotive industry is a plus.
• Understanding of Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Knowledge/use of Aerospace standards is a plus (DO-178, DO-160, etc.)
• Test plan creation, documentation, reporting skills is a plus.
• You will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H‑1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop requirements and specifications for mechanical and electrical systems
• Develop certification plans and supporting artifacts to meet applicable regulatory compliance of these complex systems
• Develop trade study analysis with adequate support and supervision of senior engineers
• Testing of systems for both feasibility and certification
• Generate test reports based on test results and establish congruence from engineering leaders and Lycoming ODA
• Assist with familiarization briefs to internal/external customers and cross‑functional teams for alignment in scope of a project
• Assist Lycoming product support team with field related troubleshooting of current engine systems as an engineering representative
• Assist Lycoming production floor with engineering needs as required

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in electrical engineering or aerospace engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Project, Word)

Job description

Lycoming Engines seeks an entry-level Associate Systems Engineer in Williamsport, PA to contribute to the propulsion subsystem development and digitization efforts. You will develop mechanical/electrical requirements, support certification activities, and collaborate across teams while traveling up to 25% of the time.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and career growth within Textron’s Lycoming group, with exposure to regulatory standards and test activities.