**2026 Internship \- Engineer, McCauley** **Description** **JOB SUMMARY:** 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 out lined in the job description\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Manages the planning, developing and coordination of important engineering projects\. + Coordinates with both internal customers as well as multiple outside suppliers on Design for Manufacturability, cost, and schedule\. + Uses advanced techniques and problem solving capabilities to provide technical solutions to a wide range of tasks\. + Build prototypes of system components for evaluation and testing\. + Assist in the creation of test procedures and coordination of testing\. + Works well in a cross\-functional and diverse team environment and is able to successfully manage thru a great deal of ambiguity\. + Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area\. + Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets or exceeds customer requirements\. + Recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company products and processes\. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION:** Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in one of the following + Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Engineering Technology + Aerospace Engineering + Other related field **EXPERIENCE:** + Previous professional experience thru an internship or Coop is beneficial\. + Professional and diplomatic demeanor + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong attention to detail + Strong sense of accountability and integrity + 3D graphic design experience is beneficial\. 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\. 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\.  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\. **Recruiting Timeline:** Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2025\. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs\. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit\. **EEO Statement** 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 **Primary Location:** US-Kansas-Wichita **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Internship / Co-Op **Shift:** First Shift **Job Posting:** 08/31/2025, 10:01:00 PM **Job Number:** 333898