Engineering Intern: Mechanical Flight Controls & Doors

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron’s 2027 Engineering Mechanical Systems Internship focuses on flight controls and doors. You will develop, plan, and conduct complex aircraft mechanical system design assignments across Environmental Control, Landing Gear, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with CATIA V5, 3D modeling, test planning, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting prototype builds and production readiness at Textron Aviation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• Familiarity with FAA and/or Military processes is beneficial.
• Experience with CATIA V5 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate designs using CATIA V5 for drafting and modeling.
• Develop 3D models to support drawings and installation.
• Support prototype builds and laboratory simulations.
• Assist in creating test plans and reports.
• Create presentations to convey test results and trade studies.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Publications.
• Check peer drawings and support space reviews and routing.
• Assist production aircraft support with design interpretation.
• Coordinate design changes for experimental aircraft testing.
• Support investigations of customer aircraft issues.

Skills

CATIA V5

3D modeling

CAD design processes

Strong communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering

Other related technical degree

Tools

Drafting software

CAD tools

Job description

Textron’s 2027 Engineering Mechanical Systems Internship focuses on flight controls and doors. You will develop, plan, and conduct complex aircraft mechanical system design assignments across Environmental Control, Landing Gear, Hydraulics, Ice Protection, and Flight Controls.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with CATIA V5, 3D modeling, test planning, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting prototype builds and production readiness at Textron Aviation.