2027 Intern - Mechanical Engineer (Electronic Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting contribution

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is offering a 10-week, full-time internship where you will develop mechanical design concepts using CAD software and contribute to testing and troubleshooting on real projects. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals to build skills for a defense industry career.

The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, strong CAD skills, the ability to read technical drawings, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid modeling, mechanical drawings, fabrication/assembly processes, and structural design fundamentals.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and drawings.
• Experience working with CAD software.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing mechanical design concepts using CAD software.
• Hands-on support of testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Solid modeling

Mechanical Drawings

Fabrication and assembly processes

Structural design fundamentals

Ability to read and understand tech. d

CAD software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (pursuing)

Tools

CAD software

Job 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

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing mechanical design concepts using CAD software
• Hands-on support of testing and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Solid modeling, Mechanical Drawings, Common fabrication and assembly processes, Structural design fundamentals
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and drawings (including schematics)
• Experience working with CAD software
• 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.

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

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift

Job Posting

08/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM