2027 - Mechanical Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA

Cessna Aircraft Company; Slidell, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

On-site role

Job summary

Textron Systems in Slidell, LA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to contribute to design challenges and cross-functional projects. You will model with NX and SolidWorks, manage designs in PLM, and produce ASME-compliant drawings for on-site fabrication.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, mentorship, and growth through hands-on experience, with a 9/80 schedule and potential relocation support. This entry-level position is onsite at Textron Systems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Technical internship experience preferred
• Ability to work a 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off!)

Responsibilities

• Provide creative solutions to mechanical engineering design challenges.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of engineers.
• Create solid models using NX and SolidWorks.
• Perform design capture and configuration management via PLM systems.
• Create engineering drawings for manufacturing per ASME standards.
• Develop designs compatible with on-site fabrication and assembly processes.
• Assess structures using theory and analysis tools.
• Consider integration of engines and generators into hybrid platforms.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

PLM systems

Job description

Job Description - 2027 - Mechanical Engineer I (Crewed Land) - Slidell, LA (342701)

Job Number:

342701

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you'll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

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.

A Day in the Life of a Mechanical Engineer I:

• Providing creative solutions to mechanical engineering design challenges
• Working in an interdisciplinary role, collaborating with peer engineers of varying disciplines.
• Solid modeling via NX and Solidworks.
• Design capture and configuration management via PLM systems.
• Learning how to create professional engineering drawings for manufacturing per industry ASME standards.
• Producing designs that leverage common fabrication and assembly processes while working with internal machine shops to manufacture parts on site.
• Creating structural designs by leveraging theory and analysis tools.
• Analysis and design of tracked vehicle of varying weight classes.
• Engine and generator integration into hybrid electric platforms.
• Operation of measurement tools, strain gages, and data acquisition systems
• Documenting and presenting derived requirements, designs, analysis results, etc.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Technical internship experience preferred
• Ability to work a 9/80 schedule (with every other Friday off!)

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
• Day-one health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings options
• Alternative work schedules at select locations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Tuition reimbursement

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.

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.