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

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 4,800 - 7,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 10-week internship stipend

Mentorship and training opportunities

Hands-on project work

Job summary

Textron internships offer hands-on experience in assembly, inspection, and test instruction development at Textron Systems. You will identify efficiency opportunities and contribute to root-cause analysis while gaining mentorship from seasoned professionals.

The program is a paid, 10-week summer internship designed for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with emphasis on teamwork, independence, and security clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent communications/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing repeatable and reproducible assembly, inspection, and test instructions.
• Identifying efficiency opportunities.
• Conducing technician training and certification.
• Leading effective root cause and corrective action activities both internally and with our suppliers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

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 repeatable and reproducible assembly, inspection, and test instructions
• Identifying efficiency opportunities
• Conducing technician training and certification
• Leading effective root cause and corrective action activities both internally and with our suppliers

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Excellent communications/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Internship / Co-Op

Shift

First Shift