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2027 Internship - Project Manager Defense

Wichita, KS · On-site

$26K - $31K/yr

Manage risk to projects for company and customer with the support of leadership EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering ...

At Krempel GmbH, we don't just get projects in the defense sector started--we see them through to completion. If you are motivated to build structures, set ideas in motion, and manage complex ...

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of Defense programs, in ... Manage program/projects to deliver results on-time and on-budget * Lead and support proposal ...

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2027 Internship - Project Manager Defense

Wichita, KS • On-site

Textron
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$26K - $31K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Textron rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 72 rated aerospace companies


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 work directly with the Product/Program Manager and Director for programs in support of the program and aircraft. Assist with the coordination of proposals, statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs along with negotiation and administration costs. Support internal and external customers, along with suppliers to improve the overall performance of the product.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Learn how to interface with customers, subcontractors, and supplier counterparts regarding project on a daily basis
  • Assist with the planning and execution of project(s) according to established milestones and schedule to meet contract obligations
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally
  • Participate in and provide metrics and briefs to various levels of management as required
  • Prepare labor and material bid estimates for project execution
  • Assist with the project cost versus budget and be accountable for project profit/loss
  • Produce deliverables as required by the contract
  • Manage risk to projects for company and customer with the support of leadership

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Aviation, Aircraft Management, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Professional and diplomatic demeanor
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer experience required
  • Outstanding computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadline

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.
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.
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.
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.

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923