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

Textron Inc.; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Mentorship and training

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credits

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a 2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Electronic Systems) in Hunt Valley, MD. You will support quality planning, analyze inspection data, and help drive process improvements across receiving, assembly, test, and shipping. The role emphasizes reporting, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with internal teams.

Current pursuit or completion of a Bachelor’s in Engineering is required. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are necessary.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality planning activities including development of FAI plans.
• Participate in process improvement via monitoring and data analysis.
• Support quality processes in receiving, assembly, test and shipping.
• Analyze production results and present findings to the team.
• Prepare reports on quality priorities, nonconformances, and issues.
• Track and report on key Quality Engineering activities and improve performance.
• Interface with internal organizations for assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Skills

Statistical techniques

Task prioritization

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

2027 Intern - Quality Engineer (Electronic Systems) - 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

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Performing quality planning activities including development of First Article Inspection (FAI) plans.
• Participates in process improvement activities through monitoring, root cause investigations, data analysis.
• Support Quality processes in receiving, receiving inspection, assembly, test and shipping areas.
• Analyze production results/inspection data and present findings to the team.
• Prepare reports on and present to factory managers, data related to Quality priorities, nonconformances, focus areas, and key issues.
• Track and report on key Quality Engineering activities to ensure proper and timely execution, work with team to improve performance.
• Interfaces with internal organizations and systems in performance of the assigned Quality Engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills.
• 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

28 - 32 per hour.

AI Readiness

Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

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.

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

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 08/31/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Job Number: 342670