2025 Internship - Structural Test

Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Responsible for the design, coordination, and conduct of structural and operational tests on all Textron Aviation models. Will be required to interact and coordinate test activities with other disciplines within engineering. Must be able to design structural steel setups and loading fixtures using CATIA. Other responsibilities include operation and configuration of computer-controlled loading systems. Knowledge of servo-hydraulics and closed loop theory helpful.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review Test Plans/Requirements and Coordinate with Stress Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Project design, and Quality to prepare and ensure implementation of requirements for testing activities on various static and fatigue tests

• Recommend and select appropriate instrumentation sensors such as, Strain Gages, Load Cells, Pressure Sensors, Thermocouples, Extensometers and Displacement Transducers

• Operate, configure, maintain and support use of digital load control and data acquisition systems

• Develop detailed test procedures & designs for the implementation of hydraulic control and data acquisition systems needed to perform experimental static and fatigue tests on specimen components for qualification & verification.

• Design & develop test hardware and system from source equipment to achieve test requirements.

• Inspect 3D models and create documents for test setup

• Responsible for conducting development and certification tests

• Coordinate conformity effort for tests. This includes creation and implementation of conformity documentation for test setups - work orders, test deviations, and resolution of squawks

• Troubleshoot and resolve test setup issues and report out on status for assigned tests

• Perform analysis for adequately size test hardware and write test reports

• Create and implement solutions for conducting testing including fixture design and fabrication, and lead a group of technicians and peers for accomplishing tasks

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE :

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in:

• Aerospace Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Related degree technical fields

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Excellent analytical and math skills

• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent understanding and use of the Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Access)

• High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs

• Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments

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

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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: 09/01/2024, 12:00:00 AM
Job Number: 324778