2027 Intern - Information Technology - Wilmington, MA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Textron is offering a 10-week IT internship in Wilmington, MA. The intern will support ongoing IT projects and may assist IT Business Partner, IT Infrastructure, IT Development, or IT Cyber Security teams.

Responsibilities include research, documentation, development, and coordination following PM guidelines to minimize business disruption. The role emphasizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and contributing to a robust design-build-deliver pipeline from infrastructure to enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar field.
• Strong communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to change.
• Willingness to multi-task and support IT projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the Information Technology team with ongoing and new projects.
• Assist IT teams including IT Business Partner, IT Infrastructure, IT Development, or IT Cyber Security.
• Contribute to project research, documentation, development, coordination, and decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Multitasking

MS Office tools

Education

Pursuing BS in CS or MIS

Tools

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Information Technology - Wilmington, MA (342741)

Job Number:

2027 Intern - Information Technology - Wilmington, MA (342741)

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Support the Information Technology team with ongoing and/or new projects

Within this role you may support: IT Business Partner, IT Infrastructure Analyst, IT Development, or IT Cyber Security team

Work on assigned projects, including research, documentation, development, coordination, and decision making to complete assigned project(s).

Follow Project Management guidelines, including executing with change management strategy to minimize disruption to the business and improve end user experience.

You will help develop, maintain, and advance the nuts and bolts of our design‑build‑deliver pipeline from the physical infrastructure up through enterprise applications, virtualized environments, and custom‑built automation scripts.

Identifying repeated tasks as candidates for process automation and working across IT teams to implement

Promote teamwork by sharing knowledge, cooperating with others, participating in meetings and work groups, and supporting the goals and objectives of the business unit.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing BS degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar degree.
• Passion for Information Technology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Resourceful/Problem-solver
• Deals well with ambiguity and can adapt quickly to change
• Basic personal computer skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project)
• Action and results oriented & ability to multi-task
• You will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.
• Ability to work full-time in-office during period of internship.

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.

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.

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 $26 - $30 per year.

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.