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

Cessna Aircraft Company; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship and training

Real project work

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) in Hunt Valley, MD. The role focuses on writing and debugging firmware, documenting designs, and collaborating with hardware teams to resolve issues. This 10-week internship provides mentorship, real project work, and hands-on practice to build foundational skills in firmware engineering.

Current enrollment in Electrical or Computer Engineering is required; applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week.
• Able to collaborate with a cross-functional team.
• Capable of meeting deadlines with input from other engineers.
• U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with engineers to write and debug firmware code.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation detailing firmware design and test procedures.
• Working with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Participating in design and code reviews to improve firmware quality.
• Gain hands-on experience in firmware development and testing environments.

Skills

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Python

C

Digital Systems

Electrical Circuits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) - Hunt Valley, MD (342606)

Job Number:

2027 Intern - Firmware Engineer (Weapons) - Hunt Valley, MD (Job Number:342606 )

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.

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

Collaboratingwith engineers to write, and debug firmware code to ensure functionality and performance.

Preparingand maintaining documentation detailing firmware design, functionality, and test procedures.

Workingwith cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, to identify and resolve issues.

Participatingin design and code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback to improve firmware quality.

Current enrollmentin Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering programs.

Working knowledgeof 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.

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.