Entry-Level Electrical Engineer — Avionics Certification

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-one health benefits

Retirement savings options

Tuition reimbursement

Alternative work schedules

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Textron is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer (Interiors) in Wichita, KS. You will join cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to certification plans, and gain hands-on experience with mentorship across disciplines.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in a STEM field, under 2 years of experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. The role emphasizes learning FAA standards and growing in avionics and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics field is required.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with avionics and electrical system test equipment is desired but not required.
• Electronic drafting experience with CATIA-CADAM Drafting (CCD), Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics, and/or IAI HarnesSys is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with ODA Project Administrators, Certification Program Managers, Regulatory Compliance Leaders, ODA Unit Members, Regional Airworthiness Directors and Project Management to establish and maintain certification plans and to identify and resolve certification and validation issues.
• Support Certification Program Managers and Regional Airworthiness Directors in planning, executing, and recording type certification board meetings, FAA tech briefings, validation meetings and certification issue resolution meetings.
• Review certification and validation documents and associated approval forms to assure accuracy and procedural compliance with FAA accepted certification plans and International equivalents.
• Identify certification and validation process improvement opportunities and develop solutions to capitalize on those opportunities.
• Audit certification projects

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Avionics concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics

Tools

CATIA-CADAM Drafting

Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics

IAI HarnesSys

Enovia VPLM

Job description

Textron is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer (Interiors) in Wichita, KS. You will join cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to certification plans, and gain hands-on experience with mentorship across disciplines.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in a STEM field, under 2 years of experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. The role emphasizes learning FAA standards and growing in avionics and electrical systems.