2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer (Sea Systems) – Hunt Valley, MD

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Education assistance

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an intern to join our Sea Systems team in Hunt Valley, MD to support unmanned surface vehicles. You will perform conceptual and detailed electrical design, analysis, integration, and field testing under the guidance of experienced engineers.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on project experience, mentorship, and development opportunities, with exposure to autonomous control, payload integration, and communications systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical/electro‑mechanical engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication for design documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Wired Ethernet and network configuration experience is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of integrated electrical and communications systems on vehicles.
• Perform analysis, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to concept development with internal cross‑functional teams, including prototyping and production support.
• Prepare high‑quality engineering documentation such as drawings, presentations, specifications, and design proposals.
• Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Proposals.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Ethernet

Security clearance

Education

Electrical / Electro‑mechanical engineering degree

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer (Sea Systems) – Hunt Valley, MD (345610)

2027 Intern - Electrical Engineer (Sea Systems) – Hunt Valley, MD (345610)

Job Number: 345610

Why This Internship About the Entry Level Role

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. As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry‑level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands‑on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Who We Are

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.

This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is looking for an intern to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms’ capabilities.

Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field‑testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilitiesWe workon applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems’ lines of robotic products.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will:

As an electrical engineer, you will perform a variety of assignments including conceptual design, engineering analysis, detailed sub‑system electrical design, integration, test, and manufacturing and field support. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi‑functional team environment with a diverse array of exciting technologies and products that directly support our nation’s war fighters.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of integrated electrical and communications systems on vehicles.
• Perform analysis, integration, and testing.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross‑functional design teams, including prototyping and production support.
• Prepare high‑quality formal engineering documentation such as drawings, presentations, specifications, and design presentations to customers.
• Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor or masters degree in electrical engineering, electro‑mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Wired Ethernet and Network configuration experience is a plus.
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

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!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Why You'll Love Interning at Textron Why Build Your Career at Textron

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.

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, 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.

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.

Classified Information Statement - Select value to add statement to job posting Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.

Veteran Statement - Select Value to Include in Job Posting Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.