2027 Electrical Engineer Intern - Cartersville GA

Textron Specialized Vehicles; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credit

Job summary

Textron Specialized Vehicles offers a hands-on internship in Cartersville, GA, focusing on the design and development of electrical and mechanical systems. You will work on real projects alongside experienced professionals, gaining exposure to GD&T, FEA, and design reviews.

The 10-week summer program provides mentorship, training, and opportunities to contribute to actual product development while building a strong foundation for your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Available for a 10-week summer internship.
• Willing to work onsite at Cartersville, GA (US).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., frame, steering, suspension, electrical harness).
• Create test plans and engineering design standards for product validation.
• Perform tolerance studies and contribute to DFA/DFM assessments.
• Incorporate GD&T on engineering drawings and support cross‑functional reviews.

Skills

CAD

Matlab

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD

Matlab

Visual Basic

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

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
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Applications, CAD, Visual Basic or other programming languages, Matlab

Recruiting Timeline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 31, 2026. The application window may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.

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

Primary Location

US-Georgia-Cartersville

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co‑Op

Shift

First Shift

Worksite

Onsite