2027 Internship - Defense and Special Missions Airframe Design Engineer

Textron
Wichita, Kansas, United StatesPosted Sep 14, 2026
Hardware / EngineeringYear-round

About the role

Why This Internship As an intern with Textron, you’ll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. You’ll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways – working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY

Develop innovative engineering solutions for the complete product life cycle for the Beechcraft Defense Company aircraft product lines. Under the guidance of senior level engineers, perform basic engineering responsibilities associated with conceptualizing, researching, developing, certifying, and supporting the assigned product platform as it relates to engineering aspects of primary and secondary structural components. Also assigned tasks associated with interiors and mechanical systems engineering. Work closely with Technical Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance to achieve desired design requirement objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Complete either new design or modify existing design of primary and secondary structure and control surfaces (layouts, detail parts, assemblies, installation drawings) Activities will include involvement in Military applications Responsible for provisioning for and integration of aircraft subsystems such as Mechanical Systems, Propulsion System, Electrical/Avionics Systems, and Interiors Investigate and resolve production and field issues as identified both through the internal quality system and customer feedback using a systematic approach to root cause analysis and corrective actions Conduct trade studies and make recommendations to determine feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering Mechanical Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic knowledge of CATIA V5 Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint Experience in a

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