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2027 Internship System Safety Engineer

Textron


Job Location:

Wichita, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Why This Internship

As an intern with Textron youll gain hands-on experience while exploring your interests and building new skills. Youll be supported and challenged to contribute in meaningful ways working on real projects alongside experienced professionals to prepare for future success.

JOB SUMMARY:

System Safety Engineers are an integral part of cross-functional Engineering teams assisting with the implementation of Systems Engineering Development Assurance and System Safety processes of Textron Aviation Business Jets Turboprops and Single Engine aircraft systems in support of aircraft type certification. Candidates will assist systems design teams with these processes as related to aspects of new product design and certification for domestic and foreign certification activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with development of System Safety Reports including Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments Aircraft and System-level Safety Assessments Common Mode Analysis Particular Risk Analysis and Zonal Safety Analysis.
  • Assist with establishment of Systems Engineering process planning and execute to those plans.
  • Apply systems engineering methodology tools and techniques to support the design manufacture and test of aircraft systems.
  • Ensure that the quality accuracy and integrity of system and safety life cycle deliverables comply with standards and plans.
  • Assist as needed with preparation of certification plans ground and flight test plans certification reports and other documents.

EDUCATION:

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Other related STEM field

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with electronic drafting tools such as CATIA V5 and VPM is helpful
  • Professional and diplomatic demeanor
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management skills are required to work multiple concurrent projects of various size and scope

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder) Political Asylee or Refugee.

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.

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.

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.


Why Youll Love Interning at Textron

This internship is more than a summer experience offering mentorship training and meaningful hands-on work that helps you build confidence develop new skills and take real steps toward your career goals.

Our benefits include:

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

About Textron

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.


Required Experience:

Intern


About Company

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