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2026 Entry Level \- Interior Structures

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for substantiation of all aircraft interior components \(including cabinetry, panels, seating, support structure, and aircraft placards\) to comply with all structural and cabin safety regulatory requirements\. Tasks include work in advance design, new product development, special customer requests, refurbishments, special missions, field issues/customer support, and product improvement projects\. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:**

+ Detailed stress analysis on composite and metal seating systems, interior structures, and fuselage attachments using classical hand analysis and finite element analysis of static and dynamic loading conditions\.

+ Conduct dynamic and static testing on interior structures and components\.

+ Coordinate and communicate with Interior Design teams to ensure structurally optimal designs\.

+ Review and approve technical design drawings to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and regulations\.

+ Assist with FAA certification activities; report writing for test plans, test results, analysis reports, and compliance certification reports\.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor's Degree in:

- Aerospace Engineering

- Mechanical Engineer

- Other related engineering field

+ Relative mechanical, avionics, or electrical engineering experience is preferred

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Self\-starter with good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to develop good working relations by coordination, communication, and issue resolution with other engineering disciplines\.

+ Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills\.

+ Experience in hand stress analysis\.

+ Experience using NASTRAN/Femap or another static finite element analysis software is preferred\.

+ Experience in using LS\-Dyna or another dynamic finite element analysis software is preferred\.

+ Experience with computer based drafting tools \(Catia V6\) is preferred\.

+ Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite are required\.

+ Technical report writing skills to prepare test plans, test results, structural analysis substantiations, and regulatory compliance reports\. _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\._

_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:** Entry Job

**Shift:** First Shift

**Job Posting:** 09/01/2025, 12:00:00 AM

**Job Number:** 333704