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2027 Internship - System Safety Engineer

CompanyTextron
LocationWichita
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist cross-functional engineering teams with systems engineering, development assurance, and system safety processes for aircraft design and certification. Prepare safety assessments and certification documentation, support systems planning and testing, and ensure lifecycle deliverables meet applicable standards and plans.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
1134
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
In 1954, in a one-room machine shop in Augusta, Georgia, the first Textron Specialized Vehicles products were born. Two brothers started with a simple belief that they could build a better golf car, that better met the customers'​ needs, than any other vehicle on the market. Since those beginnings, the Textron Specialized Vehicles product line includes not only golf cars, but also ground support equipment for the aviation industry, industrial utility vehicles, and recreational side-by-side UTVs. The company has become a world leader in transportation and a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, side-by-sides, utility vehicles, personal transportation vehicles and aviation ground support equipment. We build thousands of vehicles each year, many of which featuring game-changing technology and innovations to improve vehicle efficiency and enhance the user experience like no other vehicle can. Today, Textron Specialized Vehicles includes brands that are leaders in the respective industries they serve -- Cushman®, E-Z-GO®, Arctic Cat®, Jacobsen®, Ransomes®, TUG™, Douglas™, Premier™, and Safeaero™. Since 1960, the company has been part of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), a global multi-industry company headquartered in Providence, RI. A Fortune 500 company with more than 35,000 employees worldwide and operations in 25 countries, Textron is known for its powerful brands, including E-Z-GO, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Bell, and Kautex, among others. But nearly 70 years after our first product was built in that one-room shop, there is still that single belief – that we exist to build vehicles and services that exceed customers'​ expectations, better than any other offering on the market. It is the drive to sustain and improve that position – to offer an unparalleled combination of world-class products, advanced technology, manufacturing expertise, and extraordinary service – that leads Textron Specialized Vehicles to cover new ground.
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:

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 You’ll 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.

Key Skills
Systems EngineeringSystem SafetyAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationTime ManagementCATIA V5VPMSafety AssessmentAircraft CertificationTechnical Writing
Categories
EngineeringSecurity & SafetyTransportation
Benefits
Paid InternshipPrepaid StipendMentorshipTrainingDevelopment Opportunities401(k) Vesting CreditAlternative Work Schedules
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