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:
Be part of a dynamic group responsible for designing/operating engineering development flight simulators and certification/qualification of aircraft components using state of the art test equipment in a dedicated lab environment (testing to meet DO-160 requirements).This hands-on position will require commitment to providing quality test results and the ability to think outside the box to help our customers with their testing needs.This position will also provide many opportunities to grow multi-disciplined skill sets while working with other engineers throughout Textron Aviation to develop and perform testing to meet current and future flight simulation, certification, and qualification test requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Setup flight simulators for test conditions and record test data
- Coordinate with other Engineering groups to verify aircraft design and procedures
- Develop and troubleshoot computer models to match aircraft systems
- Develop and troubleshoot simulator wire harnesses and I/O systems
- Setup of electrical circuits and mechanical test apparatus for test setups
- Operation of generators and multichannel oscilloscope
- Repair of electrical test equipment
- Design and assembly of vibration fixtures
- Troubleshooting of test setups and chamber operation
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style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EQUALIFICATIONS:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EProfessional and diplomatic demeanor%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EExcellent verbal and written communication skills%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EStrong analytical and problem-solving skills%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAbility to learn and perform in a fast-moving dynamic 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sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout Textron%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETextron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EJoin Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22language:en-US;mso-ascii-font-family:Arial;mso-ascii-theme-font:major-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-color-index:1;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-font-kerning:12.0pt;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:black;mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor:text1;mso-style-textfill-type:solid;%22%3ETextron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. 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Job Details
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 Field: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/14/2026, 3:04:50 PM
