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

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prepaid stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on project work

401(k) vesting credit

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking new and recent graduates to join our Sea Systems team to develop solutions for unmanned surface vehicles programs. Focus areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance platform capabilities.

Your day may involve designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and subsystems, delivering disruptive autonomy technologies to improve mission capabilities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or related field.
• Proficiency in C/C++, C#, Python, and/or Java programming.
• Willingness to work up to 40 hours/week for a summer internship on a 5/8 or 4/10 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities

• Providing engineering support on next generation technologies and proven platforms that support deployed warfighters.
• Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the design lifecycle from concept to lab integration.
• Opportunity spanning embedded control systems to operator interfaces and mobile device applications.
• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS or related field

Job description

2027 Intern - Software Enginer (Sea 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

Textron Systems is seeking new and recent graduates to join our Sea Systems business area to develop solutions in support of our unmanned surface vehicles programs. Current focal areas include autonomous control, advanced payload integration, vision systems, and other emerging technologies to enhance our unmanned surface vehicle platforms' capabilities.

Your day may include designing, simulating, constructing, and field-testing autonomous surface vehicles and their subsystems. Our goal is to deliver disruptive autonomy technologies that enhance our customers’ mission capabilities We work on applied research and development initiatives as well as established programs, and leverage diversity of thought to improve Textron Systems' lines of robotic products.

We believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will:

• Providing engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter

• Participating in software development of new products across all phases of the design lifecycle from concept development to lab integration and evaluation concepts

• Opportunities that range from embedded control systems to operator interfaces, and to mobile device applications

• Working cohesively on a multi-functional team with exciting technologies and products

Qualifications ** **

• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/CIS/MIS or related field

• C/C , C#, Python, and/or Java programming

• Ability to work 40 hours/week over the course of a summer on a combination 5/8, 4/10 schedule, with every other Friday off!

• 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.

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: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Internship / Co-Op
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 09/01/2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Number: 342935