2026 Entry Level - Engineer (Environmental Control Systems and Ice Rain Protection Systems) at Textron Aviation

JOB SUMMARY:

The Systems Engineer on the Environmental Control Systems (ECS) and Ice & Rain Protection Systems (IPS) team will oversee and support the design and certification activity of aircraft components & systems through the creation of requirements and specifications, execution of certification and development tests, and resolution of issues on aircraft and test articles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop component/system descriptions, requirements, and specifications.
• Coordinate and collaborate within the ECS/IPS team, and across Engineering functional areas, to support design and certification activity – this includes, but is not limited to:

• Creation and review of certification plans and reports
• Creation and review of test plans and reports
• Coordination and execution of required testing, both flight and ground
• Coordination with suppliers on the design and qualification of system components
• Creation and review of supporting analyses, both mechanical and thermal
• Defining ice shapes required for various flight test aircraft and test programs

• Create and support Development Assurance and System Safety documents.
• Coordinate across multiple departments, including Experimental, Flight Test, Project Design, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet company, department, and program objectives.
• Support resolution of issues on Production line and Customer aircraft, as well as flight test aircraft and certification/development test articles.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor’s degree required in:

o    Aerospace Engineering

o    Mechanical Engineering

o    Other related field

·        Less than 2 years of professional experience in a relevant role

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects at once, while maintaining the ability to adapt to fluid program demands and objectives.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with CFD and/or thermal analysis software is a plus, as is familiarity with CATIA & ENOVIA PLM applications.
• Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 23 and Part 25 regulations is a plus.

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 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.