2027 Intern - Software Engineer (Howe & Howe) - Waterboro, ME

Textron; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid, full-time 10-week internship

Mentorship, training

Real project work

401(k) vesting credits

Alternative work schedules at select

Job summary

Textron Systems internship in Waterboro, ME offers a 10-week paid summer internship for aspiring software engineers. You will develop applications, debug and test code, and document new software while contributing to real projects alongside experienced professionals.

This role emphasizes requirements analysis, systems modeling, and architecture design. You will receive mentorship, training, and meaningful hands-on work, with flexible scheduling at select locations and a competitive stipend.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• US work authorization (no sponsorship required).
• Experience in various programming languages.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.

Responsibilities

• Developing applications.
• Debugging and testing code.
• Documenting and testing new software applications.
• Executing software tasks including requirements analysis, systems modeling, architecture design.

Skills

Programming languages

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE

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.

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

Howe & Howe is a part of Textron Systems, a family of powerful brands that delivers disruptive solutions to its customers. Our product portfolio proudly serves our communities’ heroes, from fire‑fighters and police officers to soldiers on the battlefield. Our goal is to provide the most advanced technology while ensuring the safety of our customers, and to define, create and conquer the ground robotics industry. Howe & Howe prioritizes tailor‑made vehicles for any type of customer. There is no mission or design too unconventional for us to tackle. Leveraging Textron Systems’ capabilities, Howe & Howe is able to take its boundary‑pushing innovations and quickly scale up manufacturing and customer support for even the biggest requirements.

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 HoweandHowe.com andTextronSystems.com.

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing applications.
• Debugging and testing code.
• Documenting and testing new software applications.
• Executing software tasking to include requirements analysis, systems modeling, architecture design, etc.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or similar field of study.
• You will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.
• Experience in various programming languages.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated and results oriented.

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. 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-ME-Waterboro

Job Field

Engineering

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co‑Op

Shift

First Shift