2026 Internship - Avionics and Electrical Systems Engineer

EDUCATION:

Prefer completion of 60 hours while currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or Technology).

Minor or relevant coursework in Technical Writing, Business Administration, or Computer Programming is beneficial

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with electronic test equipment preferred
• Electronic drafting experience with CATIA-CADAM Drafting (CCD) and/or Siemens Capital preferred
• C/C++ and assembly programming experience or coursework preferred
• Experience with CATIA V5 and VPM preferred

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. 

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws.  If a position requires access to information controlled under U.S. regulations applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Summer internships are 40 hours per week typically from late-May to early-August lasting 10 weeks.   

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

Gain valuable engineering experience in the area of design requirements including capture, design, validation,
troubleshooting, and certification of aircraft avionic and electrical systems. Assist in the development and evaluation of
crucial systems on Textron Aviation Products.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare engineering drawings for avionics and electrical system interface wiring using computer based drafting tools
  (CATIA/CCD and/or Siemens Capital).
• Utilize electronic test equipment to verify avionics and electrical systems meet design requirements, and/or for system
  troubleshooting in the lab and on aircraft.
• Assist in preparing engineering trade studies, functional test procedures, certification plans, ground and flight test plans,
  certification reports, and other engineering documents.
• Write technical descriptions of subject matter pertinent to design or test requirements. Includes descriptions of supplier
  parts, test or rigging specifications, etc.
• Assist with the evaluation and analysis of avionics and electrical system design for completion of function hazard
  assessments and system safety assessments.