2027 Intern - Integration Test Engineer (Marine) - New Orleans, LA

Cessna Aircraft Company; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship & training

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron Internship in New Orleans offers hands-on experience in integration test engineering for marine systems. You’ll support Navy objectives, review engineering drawings, and develop technical solutions to complex craft issues.

The program emphasizes mentorship, real project work, and professional growth, with a prepaid stipend and potential 401(k) vesting benefits. Applicants should be enrolled in or have completed Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with CAD experience and the ability to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed an engineering degree with hands-on CAD experience.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specs, and technical documentation.
• Security clearance eligibility or ability to obtain a clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Navy customer to maximize up time and minimize recurrence of issues
• Review engineering drawings, designs, specifications and products for assessment of system
• Create, maintain, and communicate through documentation on all efforts
• Analyze and maintain interface control documents and other technical documents required to troubleshoot the craft
• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult system or systems problems

Skills

CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Number:

2027 Intern - Integration Test Engineer (Marine) - New Orleans, LA (342674)

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 Navy customer to maximize up time and minimize recurrence of issues
• Review engineering drawings, designs, specifications and products for assessment of system
• Create, maintain, and communicate through documentation on all efforts
• Analyze and maintain interface control documents and other technical documents required to troubleshoot the craft
• Familiarize and analyze applicable MIL-STD, MIL-DTL, MIL-HDBK, and similar standards documentation related to craft design
• Independently assess complex issues crossing multiple craft systems
• Analyze electrical, mechanical drawings and apply data to ongoing troubleshooting
• Analyze textual vendor and customer documentation and apply to ongoing troubleshooting
• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult system or systems problems

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering , Electrical Engineering or related field
• Working knowledge of CAD modeling using a major CD software package ( Solidworks )
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.