Internship - Engineer; McCauley

2027 Internship
- Engineer (McCauley)

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.

The Propeller Design Engineer
- Intern position is responsible for the design, development, and testing of aircraft propeller components and installations. This includes modeling/drafting of parts, assemblies, and installations using Catia V5 and/or V6. Components will include propeller components, including composite and aluminum blades and propeller systems. Design assignments are executed under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor with an emphasis on meeting and or exceeding customer requirements.

Additional responsibilities are outlined in the job description.

Job responsibilities include managing the planning, developing, and coordination of important engineering projects. You will coordinate with both internal customers as well as multiple outside suppliers on Design for Manufacturability, cost, and schedule. You will use advanced techniques and problem-solving capabilities to provide technical solutions to a wide range of tasks. You will build prototypes of system components for evaluation and testing.

You will assist in the creation of test procedures and coordination of testing. You will work well in a cross-functional and diverse team environment and be able to successfully manage through a great deal of ambiguity. You will act as a liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area. You will actively work to improve daily processes and ensure all work meets or exceeds customer requirements.

You will recommend innovations to improve the quality and effectiveness of company products and processes.

Qualifications include pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or other related field. Previous professional experience through an internship or Coop is beneficial. You must have a professional and diplomatic demeanor, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, a strong sense of accountability and integrity, and 3D graphic design experience is beneficial.

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

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, and alternative work schedules at select locations.

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands. 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 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.