Entry Level - Technical Publications Engineer - Defense & Special Missions

Overview

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Create and prepare new or revised aircraft technical manuals to include the operation and maintenance of aircraft parts, systems, and assemblies. Conduct research independently and collaboratively using engineering database information, engineering drawings, functional tests, commercial and military sources and standards, such as ATA and MIL specifications. Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications while providing customers with detailed instructions for continued airworthiness.

• Responsible for completing engineering research, development, and certification requirements for authoring/illustrating new and sustaining model technical publications.
• Utilize Adobe Frame Maker authoring software to produce detailed procedures to support the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Ensure all data conforms to established design specifications and regulatory requirements as they relate to technical orders.
• Verify accuracy of content, instructions, and illustrations by collaborating with design engineers, project teams, and customer service representatives to participate in certification/verification activities on and off aircraft.
• Collaborate with design engineers, project teams, and customer service representatives.
• Validate technical document procedures by conducting virtual (CATIA) and on‑aircraft validations of part details, assemblies, and installations.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May lead special projects. A degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or related field required.
• Relative experience in a technical field is preferred.
• A&P (or equivalent military experience) and/or Pilot’s license is a plus.
• Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role.

• An understanding of engineering data, with an ability to research and analyze engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience and knowledge of aircraft operation, aircraft systems, aircraft maintenance practices, and aircraft manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Military, FAA Regulations, and Aviation Industry (iSpec 2200, S1000D, Mil Specs, etc.) specifications and guidelines, with an emphasis on technical order structure.
• Experience using SGML/HTML/XML and/or Adobe Frame Maker preferred.
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 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, applicants must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

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.