2027 Intern - Intellectual Property - Hunt Valley, MD

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Hands-on projects

401(k) vesting credit

Alternative schedules

Job summary

Textron is seeking an Intellectual Property Intern in Hunt Valley, MD to work on IP programs, monitor competitors, and assist with patent portfolios. You will engage with engineering teams, support IP training, and help with trademark tasks to gain practical experience in a defense and aerospace context.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, excellent communication skills, and US citizenship to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.
• Requires US Citizen: this position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support IP program including invention identification, freedom to operate analysis, IP strategy, etc.
• Support Competitor Monitoring
• Assist engineering resources with reviewing and analyzing industry patent portfolios to manage risk and gain competitive intelligence.
• Assist with IP training
• Assist with trademark matters such as knock out searches, marketing material (proper use), gathering specimens for the USPTO etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

2027 Intern - Intellectual Property - 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

A Day in the Life of an Intellectual Property Intern:

• Support IP program including invention identification, freedom to operate analysis, IP strategy, etc
• Support Competitor Monitoring
• Assist engineering resources with reviewing and analyzing industry patent portfolios to manage risk and gain competitive intelligence.
• Assist with IP training
• Assist with trademark matters such as knock out searches, marketing material (proper use), gathering specimens for the USPTO etc.

Qualifications

• What You'll Need:
• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications.
• Requires US Citizen: “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

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour.

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.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems

Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Function: Legal

Schedule: Full‑time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Internship / Co‑Op

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM

Job Number: 342589