Fall Co-Op - Design Engineer (Advanced Design)

Textron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Textron Aviation in Wichita, KS is offering an internship/co-op opportunity in engineering. The role involves assisting with design assignments across disciplines such as design, analysis, electrical, and avionics, and coordinating with multiple engineering teams to track progress and performance.

The position demands strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive, professional demeanor. Onsite work is required for the internship period unless the hiring manager approves otherwise.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for Textron Aviation and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Internship program requires onsite work unless otherwise approved by the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, planning, organizing and conducting complex design assignments in Textron Aviation aircraft.
• Coordinate with other Engineering and technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Creativity

Proactiveness

Professional demeanor

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist with developing, planning, organizing and conducting complex design assignments on Textron Aviation aircraft. Candidate will operate in one or more functional disciplines such as design, analysis, electrical, avionics, etc.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform duties in support of new product and sustaining designs
• Coordinate with other Engineering and technical groups to develop, implement, monitor, and status assignments

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree In

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a quick-paced environment where priorities change frequently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to clearly communicate technical details to others outside of specialty area
• Creative thinker
• Action oriented and seizes opportunities
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship.

Candidates must be able to work onsite for the entirety of the internship program unless approved otherwise by the hiring manager.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Part-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co-Op

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 08/17/2026, 12:08:26 PM

Job Number: 343849