2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer (Howe & Howe) - Waterboro, ME
Textron Inc.
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Job summary
Textron, through Howe & Howe, offers a 10-week intern position in Waterboro, ME focused on electrical engineering. You will create electrical schematics and harness drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, perform calculations, and support the prototype build. You must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have eligibility to work in the U.S.
No sponsorship needed. This role includes mentorship, hands‑on projects, and exposure to military standards and automotive design
Qualifications
- Pursuing bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- U.S. work authorization not required sponsorship (no visa needed).
- Experience with CAD tools is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Create electrical schematics and harness drawings in CAD systems such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
- Perform engineering calculations, write specifications, and develop sketches and test criteria.
- Provide technical support for data package delivery to internal/external customers.
- Support prototype build, troubleshooting and documentation as required.
- Understand customer requirements and provide design solutions.
- Incorporate military standards and specifications into system design.
- Interest in automotive design related field.
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Job description
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.
Howe & Howe is a part of Textron Systems, a family of powerful brands that delivers disruptive solutions to its customers. Our product portfolio proudly serves our communities’ heroes, from fire‑fighters and police officers to soldiers on the battlefield. Our goal is to provide the most advanced technology while ensuring the safety of our customers, and to define, create and conquer the ground robotics industry. Howe & Howe prioritizes tailor‑made vehicles for any type of customer. There is no mission or design too unconventional for us to tackle. Leveraging Textron Systems’ capabilities, Howe & Howe is able to take its boundary‑pushing innovations and quickly scale up manufacturing and customer support for even the biggest requirements.
All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.
Learn more about our products and history at HoweandHowe.com and TextronSystems.com.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Creating electrical schematics, harnessing design, and drawings in CAD system such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks
- Performing engineering calculations, writing specifications, formulating sketches, testing criteria, failure analysis, and cost estimates.
- Providing technical support to both internal and external customers for technical data package delivery.
- Supporting Prototype build, troubleshooting and documentation as required.
- Understanding customer requirements, and provide design solutions
- Familiarity with Military standard and specifications then incorporating them into the system design
- Interest in automotive design related field
- Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field of study.
- You will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.
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.
- 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
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.
Our company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples of benefits our interns can take advantage of!
Enjoy a compressed work week schedule that varies; allowing for additional days off.
No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
Our mentors provide an opportunity for interns to gain insights into industry norms, build confidence, and establish valuable connections.
We believe our people are our number one asset. You are a part of a program with over 900 interns; this creates a large network and provides access to career opportunities across the Textron enterprise.
90% of interns affirm that the work they accomplish during the summer is meaningful and contributes to both the team and their own learning.
Textron Systems offers many additional benefits you can take advantage of as well!
Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is
$28 - $32 per hour.
Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
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.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.
Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-ME-Waterboro
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: 342547
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