2027 Electrical Engineer Intern

Cessna Aircraft Company; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Hands-on project experience

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles invites applications for the 2027 Electrical Engineer Intern position. The role offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside seasoned engineers, developing skills in design, validation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications include pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; CAD, MATLAB, and programming experience (Visual Basic or similar) are preferred. Competitive stipend during a 10-week summer internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with CAD and Matlab is preferred.
• Experience with Visual Basic or other programming languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing mechanical or electrical systems, including vehicle frame, lighting, wiring, and PCB design.
• Work within defined project timelines to meet the schedule.
• Create and revise functional specifications and engineering design standards.
• Develop test and analysis plans for product validation.
• Perform tolerance studies on components and assemblies.
• Produce engineering drawings and bills of material.
• Incorporate GD&T on drawings.
• Document design issues found during testing.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and DFA/DFM assessments.
• Perform FEA on components and assemblies for stress and thermal analysis.

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Visual Basic

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Electrical Engineer Intern (343378)

Job Number:

343378

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of assigned tasks to assist in the design and development of various mechanical or electrical systems, such as: vehicle frame, steering, suspension, axles, drivelines, seating, roll cages, body panels, lighting, electrical harness and electrical system design, circuit board design, and microprocessor programming.
• Work within defined project timelines to complete tasks according to project schedule.
• Revise, review, and create functional specifications and engineering design standards.
• Creating test and analysis plans for product validation.
• Perform tolerance studies on components and assemblies.
• Development and release of engineering component, assembly drawings, and vehicle bills of material.
• Incorporate Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) on engineering drawings.
• Resolve and document design issues found during testing.
• Participate in cross functional design reviews and Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for manufacturing (DFM) Assessments on Components & Assemblies.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on Components & Assemblies for stress, thermal etc.

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

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

• Education: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office applications, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages preferred, Matlab

• Education: pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another related field required
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office applications, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages preferred, Matlab

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 Specialized Vehicles