2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) - Hunt Valley, MD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

Prepaid stipend

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Textron Inc. is seeking an intern to gain hands-on firmware experience at our Hunt Valley, MD location. You'll collaborate with engineers to write and debug firmware, document design and test procedures, and work with hardware teams to resolve issues.

The role expects current enrollment in Electrical Engineering and US citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance, offering mentorship and real project work in a structured 10-week internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• US citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to work 40 hours/week
• Capable of working well with a cross functional team

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers to write, and debug firmware code to ensure functionality and performance.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation detailing firmware design, functionality, and test procedures.
• Working with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, to identify and resolve issues.
• Participating in design and code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback to improve firmware quality.
• Firmware development: Gain hands‑on experience in writing and debugging firmware.

Skills

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python

C

Digital Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) - Hunt Valley, MD

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.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

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 TextronSystems.com.

About This Role

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

• Collaborating with engineers to write, and debug firmware code to ensure functionality and performance.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation detailing firmware design, functionality, and test procedures.
• Working with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, to identify and resolve issues.
• Participating in design and code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback to improve firmware quality.
• Current enrollment in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering programs.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: SystemVerilog, VHDL, Python, C, Digital Systems, and Electrical Circuits.
• Firmware development: Gain hands‑on experience in writing and debugging firmware.
• Test environment: Learn how to develop and operate firmware test environments.
• Collaboration: Enhance teamwork skills by working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Ability to work 40 hours/week
• Capable of working well with a cross functional team
• Ability to complete tasks on time while taking in inputs from other engineers
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

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.

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.

AI Readiness: 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.

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. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and review the location for this role to ensure it aligns to your location preferences as all roles are on site at a Textron business unit.

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.

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-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 4:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342606