2027 Internship - Maintenance Engineer

2027 Internship - Maintenance Engineer

Interns will work as a part of our Maintenance Engineering team providing technical direction for equipment and machinery installation and maintenance to optimize production. Candidates will play a crucial part in solving complex engineering problems involving Textron Aviation maintenance, processes, systems, and specialized equipment. Interns will be involved with multiple projects that will provide exposure to many of Textron Aviation's Wichita campuses in order to develop creative and innovative solutions.

Utilize Textron Aviation Asset Management system including preventative maintenance development/updating and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting/monitoring

Conduct equipment and economic evaluations, develop cost estimates and schedules, and provide progress status

Assist with implementation of capital projects per approved budget

Routine contact and oversight of vendors, contractors, and consultants

Assist with root cause analysis and provide solutions to technical problems

Support energy conservation projects

Assist with annual and long-range strategic planning to address equipment replacement, reliability, and maintainability process improvements and automation

Comply with safety culture and practices including support of mandatory inspections to meet federal, state and local regulatory requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in: Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability and Maintainability Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or other related fields

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational, time, priority setting, and project management skills

Sharp eye for detail

Great analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in mechanical/electrical devices, basic controller/processor and programming preferred

Paid, full-time 10-week summer internship with a prepaid stipend

Mentorship, training, and development opportunities

Real project work and hands-on experience

Service time credited toward 401(k) vesting upon full-time employment

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Textron 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. Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.