2027 Intern - Mechanical Enginer (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD

Cessna Aircraft Company; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern in Mechanical Engineering (Sea Systems) in Hunt Valley, MD. You will work in a cross-functional team to design, analyze, and document mechanical solutions for complex programs.

The internship emphasizes hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to proposal activities. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in mechanical/electro-mechanical engineering and be able to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's and/or master's degree in mechanical/electro-mechanical engineering or related field.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Familiarity with CAD tools; SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred; MagicDraw and Jira a plus.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Temperament to work in the lab, shop floor, or office.
• Familiarity with ASME drawing standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of mechanical, electrical, and software Engineers.
• Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Engineering problems.
• Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross‑functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.
• Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.
• Prepare high‑quality formal engineering documentations such as drawings, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test reports.
• Support proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and risk assessments.
• Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.
• Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Security clearance ability

Lab/shop/office temperament

ASME drawing standards familiarity

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master's in mechanical/electro-mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MagicDraw

Jira

Visio

Job description

Job Description - 2027 Intern - Mechanical Enginer (Sea Systems) - Hunt Valley, MD (342927)

Job Number: 342927

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.

Perform hardware engineering activities within a team of mechanical, electrical, and software Engineers.

Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Engineering problems.

Contribute to concept development as part of internal cross‑functional design teams, including prototyping, production, and test support.

Perform detailed design of mechanical structures and subsystems using solid modeling, requirements analysis, trade studies, mechanical engineering analysis (including structural, dynamics, and thermal), drafting and tolerance analysis, and human interface design.

Prepare high‑quality formal engineering documentations such as drawings, specifications, design presentations to customers, test plans, and test reports.

Support proposal activity, providing input to cost estimates and risk assessments.

Brief peers, management, and customers on design considerations and program status.

Prepare and/or manage design change documentation via Engineering Change Notices/Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electro-mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).

Familiarity with and ability to use computer-aided design tools is required; Solidworks and Autocad are preferred, MagicDraw and Jira are a plus.

Temperament to work in the lab, shop floor, or office.

Familiarity with ASME drawing standards is preferred.

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

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