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2027 Internship - Materials & Processing Engineer

Textron, Inc.Wichita, KS🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Gain invaluable hands-on experience in materials testing and analysis with Textron's 2027 Internship, a program designed for driven students pursuing degrees in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering. You'll work on real projects alongside experienced professionals, developing critical skills and building a strong foundation for your future engineering career. Apply now to embark on a challenging and rewarding summer experience!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Entry Level
Work mode
On Site
Location
Wichita, KS, United States
Posted
3 days ago

Job Description

Why This Internship
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.
JOB SUMMARY:
Interns will perform testing and evaluation of metallic materials. This may include opportunities in mechanical testing, metallurgical analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and other laboratory analysis techniques.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Machine and test samples using a universal test machine
  • Prepare and examine samples for metallographic analysis
  • Examine samples using a scanning electron microscope
  • Support engineers performing materials evaluation and failure analysis
  • Analyze, archive, and present results in written reports

EDUCATION:
Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD Degree in:
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Materials Science / Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Professional and diplomatic demeanor
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity
  • Hands-on experience with machinery or laboratory equipment

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron
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
Alternative work schedules at select locations
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 Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
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.

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