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2027 Internship - Quality Test Engineering - Lutz, FL

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer Intern supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and product quality assurance activities for commercial and defense flight simulation training devices. This role is adapted from the Test Engineer function but focused on quality oversight, audit support, test verification, and data integrity, rather than test execution. The intern contributes to ensuring simulators meet:

• ISO 9001 QMS requirements
• FAA Part 60 / EASA CS-FSTD qualification expectations
• Customer and program requirements

The QE Intern works under supervision while gaining exposure to verification & validation (V&V), acceptance testing, discrepancy management, and audit processes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Program Quality Support
2. Support development and review of:
3. Quality Requirements
4. Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)
5. Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Operational Test Methods (OTM)
6. Assist in reviewing:
7. Performance specifications
8. Test procedures for completeness and quality compliance
9. Support:
10. Test planning meetings
11. Program reviews and quality readiness activities
12. Help ensure alignment between requirements, verification and validation methods, and acceptance criteria
13. Test & Product Quality Support
14. Support execution of test activities by:
15. Assisting with test setup and documentation
16. Observing simulator acceptance testing and qualification events
17. Verifying that procedures are followed correctly
18. Assist with:
19. Data collection and verification of configuration baselines
20. Basic analysis of test results against expected criteria
21. Document:
22. Discrepancies and nonconformances during testing
23. Support generation of:
24. Test report and summaries
25. Quality & Continuous Improvement
26. Assist with:
27. Root cause analysis (RCA)
28. Tracking and closure of discrepancy reports (DRs/NCRs)
29. Support:
30. Failure investigations
31. Data-driven quality improvements
32. Participate in:
33. Process improvement initiatives
34. Procedure and workflow updates
35. Help analyze:
36. Trends in defects, test failures, or recurring issues
37. QMS & Audit Support
38. Support internal audits of:
39. Design processes
40. Test execution processes
41. Manufacturing/integration activities
42. Assist in:
43. Collecting objective evidence
44. Verifying document control
45. Supporting CPAR tracking and closure
46. Help ensure:
47. Traceability between requirements, tests, and results
48. Cross-Functional Collaboration
49. Work with:
50. Test Engineers
51. Software/Systems Engineers
52. Manufacturing and Integration teams
53. Support coordination across:
54. Program execution
55. Test and acceptance readiness
56. Quality reviews

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:

• Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Industrial Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Proficiency in: Microsoft Excel, Word, Co-Pilot and basic data analysis methods

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.

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.

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.

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-Florida-Lutz Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Internship / Co-Op Shift: First Shift Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM Job Number: 343456