Aviation Systems Engineer Intern – Hands-On, Paid Summer

Cessna Aircraft Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming Engines, a Textron brand, invites interns for Systems Engineer role in Williamsport, PA. You'll develop requirements for mechanical and electrical systems, create certification plans, and support test activities across feasibility and certification phases.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform trade studies, and assist field troubleshooting while traveling up to 25% of the time.

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

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 (engineering level) and certification (for-credit testing)
• Generate test reports based on test results andestablishcongruence from engineering leaders and/or Lycoming Organization Designation Authority (ODA)
• Assistwith 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 asrequired

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Travel 25%

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Lycoming Engines, a Textron brand, invites interns for Systems Engineer role in Williamsport, PA. You'll develop requirements for mechanical and electrical systems, create certification plans, and support test activities across feasibility and certification phases.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, perform trade studies, and assist field troubleshooting while traveling up to 25% of the time.