Co-Op - Mass Properties Engineer

Spring Co-Op - Mass Properties Engineer

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.

Gain hands‑on experience from preliminary advance design concepts to production aircraft. This includes detail analysis of mass properties data, weighing the aircraft and other activity that involves the delivery process to the customer. The mass properties group interacts with many disciplines of other engineering groups throughout the development of the program which gives the opportunity to enhance the knowledge of aviation engineering.

• Perform duties in support of Aircraft Certification which include weighing the actual aircraft as well as completing weight and balance documentation per FAA regulations
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing groups to obtain Aircraft detail weight and balance data
• Analyze technical weight & inertia details using CATIA software
• Usage of Textron Aviation proprietary software to obtain weight and balance data for advance design concepts

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic CATIA Knowledge preferred
• Capability to lift 30 lbs required for production support
• Strong analytical and problem solving 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.

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.

AI Readiness:
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.

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.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
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Location:

US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Part-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 10/12/2026, 2:05:54 PM
Job Number: 345590